Catch That Kid (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A determined twelve-year-old mountain climber takes drastic action to save her injured father by planning a high-stakes bank heist, using her skills and teamwork to navigate the challenge.
Rated PG • 2004 • 1h 32m
Catch That Kid is a PG-rated kids' adventure centered on 12-year-old Maddy, who plans a bank heist to fund her father's emergency surgery. The rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including a parent's sudden paralysis and the desperation that drives children to commit a crime. The film contains scenes of peril, such as kids dangling from heights and being chased, as well as some slapstick violence. The language is mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Catch That Kid appropriate for kids?
Catch That Kid is a PG-rated kids' adventure centered on 12-year-old Maddy, who plans a bank heist to fund her father's emergency surgery. The rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including a parent's sudden paralysis and the desperation that drives children to… Read more — free account
Content severity in Catch That Kid
What happens in Catch That Kid, moment by moment
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Catch That Kid
Content is very mild. A young girl, Maddy, manipulates two male friends by telling each of them she loves them and giving them cheek kisses to secure their help. This creates a minor romantic rivalry. In one very brief scene, two adults are seen kissing in a bank office.
Violence and gore in Catch That Kid
Violence is infrequent and mostly presented in a cartoonish, slapstick style. A security guard accidentally tasers his partner and then himself. The main characters, all children, are involved in a go-kart chase with police. The heist includes moments of peril, such as Maddy dangling high up inside a vault and the kids being chased by loud guard dogs. A character's severe injury from a past fall is discussed and his present collapse is shown.
Language in Catch That Kid
Language is mild for a PG film but contains some noteworthy words. The word "ass" is used about four times. Other insults include "dorkus," "buttmunch," and "idiot." The outdated and offensive slur "retard" is used once as an insult.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Catch That Kid
Substance use is very brief and incidental. During a party held at the bank, adult guests are seen in the background holding glasses and drinking what appears to be wine or champagne.
Mature themes in Catch That Kid
The film's central theme is a parent's sudden, serious medical crisis (paralysis) and the family's inability to afford a life-saving operation. This desperation drives children to commit a felony (bank robbery), exploring the moral ambiguity of doing a wrong thing for a right reason. Themes of loyalty, friendship, and betrayal are also present, particularly when Maddy's manipulation of her friends is revealed.
Scary moments in Catch That Kid
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catch That Kid appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Catch That Kid is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Catch That Kid is a PG-rated kids' adventure centered on 12-year-old Maddy, who plans a bank heist to fund her father's emergency surgery. The rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including a parent's…
What age rating does Catch That Kid have?
Catch That Kid is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Catch That Kid about?
Catch That Kid is a PG-rated kids' adventure centered on 12-year-old Maddy, who plans a bank heist to fund her father's emergency surgery. The rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including a parent's sudden paralysis and the desperation that drives children to commit a crime. The film contains scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in Catch That Kid?
Content is very mild. A young girl, Maddy, manipulates two male friends by telling each of them she loves them and giving them cheek kisses to secure their help. This creates a minor romantic rivalry. In one very brief scene, two adults are seen kissing in a…
How violent is Catch That Kid?
Violence is infrequent and mostly presented in a cartoonish, slapstick style. A security guard accidentally tasers his partner and then himself. The main characters, all children, are involved in a go-kart chase with police. The heist includes moments of…
Is the language in Catch That Kid appropriate for kids?
Language is mild for a PG film but contains some noteworthy words. The word "ass" is used about four times. Other insults include "dorkus," "buttmunch," and "idiot." The outdated and offensive slur "retard" is used once as an insult.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Catch That Kid?
Substance use is very brief and incidental. During a party held at the bank, adult guests are seen in the background holding glasses and drinking what appears to be wine or champagne.
What mature themes appear in Catch That Kid?
The film's central theme is a parent's sudden, serious medical crisis (paralysis) and the family's inability to afford a life-saving operation. This desperation drives children to commit a felony (bank robbery), exploring the moral ambiguity of doing a wrong…
How long is Catch That Kid?
Catch That Kid runs 92 minutes, directed by Bart Freundlich, released in 2004.
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