Blank Check (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Bullied by his siblings and nagged by his parents, 11-year-old Preston Waters is fed up with his family — especially their frugality. But he gets his chance to teach them a lesson when a money-laundering criminal nearly bulldozes Preston with his car and compensates the boy with a blank check. Preston makes the check out for $1 million and goes on a spending spree he'll never forget.
Rated PG • 1994 • 1h 33m
Blank Check is rated PG for its thematic elements, slapstick violence, and some threatening situations. The film follows 11-year-old Preston Waters, who accidentally comes into possession of a million dollars belonging to criminals. Parents should be aware of a sustained 'Home Alone'-style climax where the boy is chased by menacing adults, with some moments of peril, including a scene where he is dangled from a height. The violence is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Blank Check appropriate for kids?
Blank Check is rated PG for its thematic elements, slapstick violence, and some threatening situations. The film follows 11-year-old Preston Waters, who accidentally comes into possession of a million dollars belonging to criminals. Parents should be aware of a sustained 'Home… Read more — free account
Content severity in Blank Check
What happens in Blank Check, moment by moment
- 0:07 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:14 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Blank Check
This category is very light. An 11-year-old protagonist has an innocent crush on an adult woman, taking her on a 'business date' where they discuss innocuous topics. The film ends with her giving him a quick, friendly goodbye kiss on the cheek/lips.
Violence and gore in Blank Check
Violence is moderate and almost entirely slapstick and comical in nature, reminiscent of 'Home Alone'. Criminals chase a boy through a large house, falling into various non-lethal traps involving toys and gadgets. The most intense moment involves a criminal dangling the boy over a high balcony. Other scenes include a car nearly hitting the boy's bike, brief scuffles between brothers, and a character vomiting off-screen.
Language in Blank Check
Language is infrequent and mild. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of words like "hell" or "damn" once or twice. There is also some minor name-calling such as "stupid."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Blank Check
Substance use is light. One of the main villains, Carl Quigley, is frequently shown smoking cigars, and in one scene he intimidatingly blows smoke in a woman's face. Adults are also seen casually drinking alcohol at a party.
Mature themes in Blank Check
The film contains moderate thematic content centered on crime and materialism. The plot involves money laundering, theft, and deception. The criminal antagonists are menacing, pursuing an 11-year-old to retrieve their money and at one point explicitly threatening another character's family. A primary message is that money cannot buy happiness, which is learned by the protagonist after his spending spree leaves him feeling empty and alone.
Scary moments in Blank Check
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Blank Check yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blank Check appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Blank Check is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Blank Check is rated PG for its thematic elements, slapstick violence, and some threatening situations. The film follows 11-year-old Preston Waters, who accidentally comes into possession of a million dollars belonging…
What age rating does Blank Check have?
Blank Check is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Blank Check about?
Blank Check is rated PG for its thematic elements, slapstick violence, and some threatening situations. The film follows 11-year-old Preston Waters, who accidentally comes into possession of a million dollars belonging to criminals. Parents should be aware of a sustained 'Home Alone'-style climax where the boy is…
Is there sex or nudity in Blank Check?
This category is very light. An 11-year-old protagonist has an innocent crush on an adult woman, taking her on a 'business date' where they discuss innocuous topics. The film ends with her giving him a quick, friendly goodbye kiss on the cheek/lips.
How violent is Blank Check?
Violence is moderate and almost entirely slapstick and comical in nature, reminiscent of 'Home Alone'. Criminals chase a boy through a large house, falling into various non-lethal traps involving toys and gadgets. The most intense moment involves a criminal…
Is the language in Blank Check appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of words like "hell" or "damn" once or twice. There is also some minor name-calling such as "stupid."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Blank Check?
Substance use is light. One of the main villains, Carl Quigley, is frequently shown smoking cigars, and in one scene he intimidatingly blows smoke in a woman's face. Adults are also seen casually drinking alcohol at a party.
What mature themes appear in Blank Check?
The film contains moderate thematic content centered on crime and materialism. The plot involves money laundering, theft, and deception. The criminal antagonists are menacing, pursuing an 11-year-old to retrieve their money and at one point explicitly…
How long is Blank Check?
Blank Check runs 93 minutes, directed by Rupert Wainwright, released in 1994.
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