Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Best. Christmas. Ever! is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. The PG-rated holiday film "Best. Christmas. Ever!" earns its rating primarily for thematic elements and some mild language. The plot follows Charlotte, who grows intensely jealous of her old friend Jackie's seemingly…

Best. Christmas. Ever! is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.

The PG-rated holiday film "Best. Christmas. Ever!" earns its rating primarily for thematic elements and some mild language. The plot follows Charlotte, who grows intensely jealous of her old friend Jackie's seemingly perfect life and sets out to expose it as a fraud when their families are thrown together for…

Sexual content is very light, limited to some kissing between married couples. One kiss between Jackie and her husband is portrayed as prolonged and passionate. There is some other mild romantic affection shown, but no nudity or sexual situations.

Violence is minimal and entirely comedic and slapstick in nature. This includes a character crashing a hot air balloon into a tree and another character shown with a broken leg from a past off-screen accident. These moments are brief, played for laughs, and…

Language is infrequent and mild. The abbreviation "B.S." is used a few times in a non-aggressive context. Other mild exclamations like "hell" and "damn" are heard, but there is no strong or frequent profanity.

Adults are occasionally shown drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages in social settings, like at Christmas dinner. There is no depiction of drunkenness, substance abuse, or smoking.

The film's primary themes involve jealousy driven by social media, deception, and the pressure to maintain a perfect image. A major theme that parents of young children should be aware of is the revelation that Santa Claus is not real. The movie also touches…

Best. Christmas. Ever! runs 80 minutes, directed by Mary Lambert, released in 2023.

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