Clockwatchers (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Four female temps working for a credit company find their friendship threatened by the arrival of a new hire, who lands a permanent position one of the women was vying for.
Rated PG-13 • 1997 • 1h 36m
This PG-13 character study explores the lives of four female office temps, focusing on their fragile friendship as it frays under the pressures of a demeaning corporate environment. The film's rating is primarily due to its mature themes, including workplace alienation, suspicion, emotional manipulation, and an abusive relationship. Parents should be aware of some moderate language, social drinking, and mild sexual situations… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Clockwatchers appropriate for kids?
This PG-13 character study explores the lives of four female office temps, focusing on their fragile friendship as it frays under the pressures of a demeaning corporate environment. The film's rating is primarily due to its mature themes, including workplace alienation… Read more — free account
Content severity in Clockwatchers
What happens in Clockwatchers, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:28 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Clockwatchers
Sexual content is mild and mostly discussed or implied. One of the main characters, Paula, is shown flirting with men at a bar. A key plot point involves two characters witnessing their friend's fiancé being intimate with another woman. There is also a brief subplot where a character has a pregnancy scare, which she discusses with a friend.
Violence and gore in Clockwatchers
Physical violence is almost entirely absent. The film's conflict is psychological and emotional rather than physical. The only act that could be considered violent is a scene where a frustrated character, Iris, burns a notebook out of anger at a coworker, which is an act of property destruction but is not graphic.
Language in Clockwatchers
There is some moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. Words like "s**t," "ass," "hell," and "damn" are used occasionally in dialogue as the characters express their frustration with their jobs and personal lives.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Clockwatchers
Substance use is limited to social drinking among adults. The main characters are frequently shown drinking beer and cocktails during post-work happy hours at bars. There is no depiction of drunkenness, addiction, or illegal drug use.
Mature themes in Clockwatchers
Thematic content is the film's central focus and is quite strong. It heavily explores themes of workplace ennui, corporate dehumanization, paranoia, and the dissolution of friendship. One character is in an emotionally abusive relationship. The plot revolves around a series of thefts that cause suspicion and mistrust to poison the characters' relationships, leading to ostracization and moral compromises like forgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clockwatchers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Clockwatchers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This PG-13 character study explores the lives of four female office temps, focusing on their fragile friendship as it frays under the pressures of a demeaning corporate environment. The film's rating is primarily due to…
What age rating does Clockwatchers have?
Clockwatchers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Clockwatchers about?
This PG-13 character study explores the lives of four female office temps, focusing on their fragile friendship as it frays under the pressures of a demeaning corporate environment. The film's rating is primarily due to its mature themes, including workplace alienation, suspicion, emotional manipulation, and an…
Is there sex or nudity in Clockwatchers?
Sexual content is mild and mostly discussed or implied. One of the main characters, Paula, is shown flirting with men at a bar. A key plot point involves two characters witnessing their friend's fiancé being intimate with another woman. There is also a brief…
How violent is Clockwatchers?
Physical violence is almost entirely absent. The film's conflict is psychological and emotional rather than physical. The only act that could be considered violent is a scene where a frustrated character, Iris, burns a notebook out of anger at a coworker…
Is the language in Clockwatchers appropriate for kids?
There is some moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. Words like "s**t," "ass," "hell," and "damn" are used occasionally in dialogue as the characters express their frustration with their jobs and personal lives.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Clockwatchers?
Substance use is limited to social drinking among adults. The main characters are frequently shown drinking beer and cocktails during post-work happy hours at bars. There is no depiction of drunkenness, addiction, or illegal drug use.
What mature themes appear in Clockwatchers?
Thematic content is the film's central focus and is quite strong. It heavily explores themes of workplace ennui, corporate dehumanization, paranoia, and the dissolution of friendship. One character is in an emotionally abusive relationship. The plot revolves…
How long is Clockwatchers?
Clockwatchers runs 96 minutes, directed by Jill Sprecher, released in 1997.
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