Dan in Real Life (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 38m
Dan in Real Life follows advice columnist Dan Burns, a widower struggling with his three daughters, as he visits his family for an annual gathering and discovers his new love interest is his brother's girlfriend. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual innuendo, brief partial nudity, and occasional mature themes regarding dating and grief. The narrative focuses on family dynamics and romantic complications, making it suitable… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dan in Real Life appropriate for kids?
Dan in Real Life follows advice columnist Dan Burns, a widower struggling with his three daughters, as he visits his family for an annual gathering and discovers his new love interest is his brother's girlfriend. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual innuendo, brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dan in Real Life
What happens in Dan in Real Life, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:30 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Dan in Real Life
The film contains mild innuendo, including jokes about sexual health, a scene involving a couple making out, and a brief moment of non-explicit, non-sexual partial nudity in a shower. A teenage character also uses a physical gesture to imply kissing prowess.
Violence and gore in Dan in Real Life
Violence is mild and includes one scene where a man punches his brother in the face during an argument, resulting in a minor injury. Another scene features a character dramatically brandishing a kitchen knife before humorously sticking it into a pie.
Language in Dan in Real Life
Language is mild, consisting of infrequent uses of words like 'damn', 'hell', 'son-of-a-bitch', and various religious exclamations like 'my God'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dan in Real Life
Alcohol use is occasional and incidental, primarily featuring characters drinking champagne at family dinners or becoming inebriated during a night out at a bar.
Mature themes in Dan in Real Life
The film explores mature themes including widowhood, the challenges of single parenting, and the complexities of adult dating. Characters face emotional turmoil and interpersonal conflicts that are presented with a comedic, family-oriented tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dan in Real Life appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dan in Real Life is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Dan in Real Life follows advice columnist Dan Burns, a widower struggling with his three daughters, as he visits his family for an annual gathering and discovers his new love interest is his brother's girlfriend. The…
What age rating does Dan in Real Life have?
Dan in Real Life is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Dan in Real Life about?
Dan in Real Life follows advice columnist Dan Burns, a widower struggling with his three daughters, as he visits his family for an annual gathering and discovers his new love interest is his brother's girlfriend. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual innuendo, brief partial nudity, and occasional mature…
Is there sex or nudity in Dan in Real Life?
The film contains mild innuendo, including jokes about sexual health, a scene involving a couple making out, and a brief moment of non-explicit, non-sexual partial nudity in a shower. A teenage character also uses a physical gesture to imply kissing prowess.
How violent is Dan in Real Life?
Violence is mild and includes one scene where a man punches his brother in the face during an argument, resulting in a minor injury. Another scene features a character dramatically brandishing a kitchen knife before humorously sticking it into a pie.
Is the language in Dan in Real Life appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, consisting of infrequent uses of words like 'damn', 'hell', 'son-of-a-bitch', and various religious exclamations like 'my God'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dan in Real Life?
Alcohol use is occasional and incidental, primarily featuring characters drinking champagne at family dinners or becoming inebriated during a night out at a bar.
What mature themes appear in Dan in Real Life?
The film explores mature themes including widowhood, the challenges of single parenting, and the complexities of adult dating. Characters face emotional turmoil and interpersonal conflicts that are presented with a comedic, family-oriented tone.
How long is Dan in Real Life?
Dan in Real Life runs 98 minutes, directed by Peter Hedges, released in 2007.
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