CJ7 (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A poor construction worker, who struggles to keep his son in private school, mistakes an orb he finds in a junkjard for a toy which proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it.
Rated PG • 2008 • 1h 28m
CJ7 is a Stephen Chow film that blends whimsical science-fiction comedy with surprisingly strong dramatic themes. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including the emotionally intense death of a parent, depictions of poverty, and persistent bullying. It also contains some mild language, slapstick violence, and rude scatological humor involving the story's alien creature. While often funny and heartwarming, the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is CJ7 appropriate for kids?
CJ7 is a Stephen Chow film that blends whimsical science-fiction comedy with surprisingly strong dramatic themes. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including the emotionally intense death of a parent, depictions of poverty, and persistent bullying. It also… Read more — free account
Content severity in CJ7
What happens in CJ7, moment by moment
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in CJ7
None. A brief moment involves a girl showing innocent affection for a boy, but there is no sexual content or innuendo.
Violence and gore in CJ7
Violence is mostly slapstick and cartoonish, but contains some moderately intense scenes. Dicky is frequently bullied by other children. In one scene, he mishandles the alien CJ7 out of anger, holding its head in a toilet and throwing it in the trash. Bullies later threaten to dissect CJ7 with a saw and drill. The most significant moment involves Dicky's father, Ti, falling from a great height at a construction site, an accident which results in his death.
Language in CJ7
Language is present but mild. The dialogue includes a few instances of words like 'bullshit', 'dumbass', 'ass', and 'damn'. There is also some schoolyard name-calling, such as 'fat monster'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in CJ7
There is one brief, passing scene in which a character is shown smoking a cigarette.
Mature themes in CJ7
Thematic material is the strongest element. The film centrally deals with extreme poverty, with the family living in a dilapidated home, scavenging in a junkyard, and eating spoiled food. The death of a parent is a major plot point, and the child's subsequent grief is depicted with raw emotion. The death of the beloved alien creature at the end is also a sad moment, though the film's ending is ultimately hopeful.
Scary moments in CJ7
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for CJ7 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 CJ7 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests CJ7 is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. CJ7 is a Stephen Chow film that blends whimsical science-fiction comedy with surprisingly strong dramatic themes. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including the emotionally intense death of a parent…
What age rating does CJ7 have?
CJ7 is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is CJ7 about?
CJ7 is a Stephen Chow film that blends whimsical science-fiction comedy with surprisingly strong dramatic themes. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including the emotionally intense death of a parent, depictions of poverty, and persistent bullying. It also contains some mild language, slapstick…
Is there sex or nudity in CJ7?
None. A brief moment involves a girl showing innocent affection for a boy, but there is no sexual content or innuendo.
How violent is CJ7?
Violence is mostly slapstick and cartoonish, but contains some moderately intense scenes. Dicky is frequently bullied by other children. In one scene, he mishandles the alien CJ7 out of anger, holding its head in a toilet and throwing it in the trash. Bullies…
Is the language in CJ7 appropriate for kids?
Language is present but mild. The dialogue includes a few instances of words like 'bullshit', 'dumbass', 'ass', and 'damn'. There is also some schoolyard name-calling, such as 'fat monster'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in CJ7?
There is one brief, passing scene in which a character is shown smoking a cigarette.
What mature themes appear in CJ7?
Thematic material is the strongest element. The film centrally deals with extreme poverty, with the family living in a dilapidated home, scavenging in a junkyard, and eating spoiled food. The death of a parent is a major plot point, and the child's subsequent…
How long is CJ7?
CJ7 runs 88 minutes, directed by Stephen Chow, released in 2008.
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