Bruce Almighty (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Bruce Almighty
Director: Tom Shadyac
Released: 2003
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

Rated PG-13 • 2003 • 1h 41m

Directed by Tom Shadyac

6.7

10K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

11+

A frustrated TV reporter is given God's powers for a week. Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman. The PG-13 rating covers some sexual content and adult humour. A genuinely warm film about gratitude and the danger of getting what you want.

Cast

Jim Carrey

Morgan Freeman

Jennifer Aniston

Philip Baker Hall

Catherine Bell

Lisa Ann Walter

Steve Carell

Nora Dunn

Eddie Jemison

Paul Satterfield

Mark Kiely

Sally Kirkland

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Is Bruce Almighty appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Bruce Almighty

Sex Moderate 4/10

Violence None 0/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Bruce Almighty, moment by moment

0:18 💬 Language 3/10
0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
0:48 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Bruce Almighty

Bruce uses divine power to enhance his girlfriend's appearance — played as comedy. A sexual encounter depicted non-explicitly. Adult humour around his divine powers.

Violence and gore in Bruce Almighty

None.

Language in Bruce Almighty

Moderate language consistent with PG-13.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bruce Almighty

None.

Mature themes in Bruce Almighty

The chaos of granting everyone's prayers simultaneously. What absolute power would feel like — and its loneliness. A man learning that what he had was what he needed. A surprisingly thoughtful treatment of prayer and human agency.

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Is Bruce Almighty appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Bruce Almighty is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG-13. A frustrated TV reporter is given God's powers for a week. Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman. The PG-13 rating covers some sexual content and adult humour. A genuinely warm film about gratitude and the danger of getting…

What age rating does Bruce Almighty have?

Bruce Almighty is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

What is Bruce Almighty about?

Is there sex or nudity in Bruce Almighty?

Bruce uses divine power to enhance his girlfriend's appearance — played as comedy. A sexual encounter depicted non-explicitly. Adult humour around his divine powers.

How violent is Bruce Almighty?

None.

Is the language in Bruce Almighty appropriate for kids?

Moderate language consistent with PG-13.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bruce Almighty?

None.

What mature themes appear in Bruce Almighty?

How long is Bruce Almighty?

Bruce Almighty runs 101 minutes, directed by Tom Shadyac, released in 2003.

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