Dave (1993) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.
Rated PG-13 • 1993 • 1h 50m
A presidential lookalike is hired to impersonate the President — and proves far better at the job than the man he replaces. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm political comedy.
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Is Dave appropriate for kids?
A presidential lookalike is hired to impersonate the President — and proves far better at the job than the man he replaces. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm political comedy. Read more — free account
Content severity in Dave
What happens in Dave, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Dave
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. Brief references are made to the President's extramarital affairs, but these are handled through dialogue rather than visual representation. The film maintains a romantic tone that remains appropriate for a teenage audience.
Violence and gore in Dave
The film features no physical violence, gore, or threats of bodily harm. The central conflict is political and intellectual rather than physical, adhering to its lighthearted comedy roots. Any tension is derived from the risk of the protagonist's identity being discovered rather than the threat of violence.
Language in Dave
The film contains moderate profanity consistent with a PG-13 rating for the early 90s, including one audible use of a strong expletive. Several instances of milder swearing and political insults occur throughout the dialogue. Most of the language is used for comedic emphasis or to reflect the high-pressure environment of the White House.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dave
There is no notable use of drugs or significant depictions of alcohol consumption in the movie. Formal political gatherings occasionally show characters with glasses of wine or champagne, but no characters are shown in a state of intoxication. The film avoids any themes related to substance abuse or addictive behavior.
Mature themes in Dave
A film about what a good person would do with the presidency — Dave's common-sense decency as a rebuke to political cynicism. Kevin Kline's dual performance is charming and precise. A film that is optimistic about democracy without being naive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dave appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dave is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A presidential lookalike is hired to impersonate the President — and proves far better at the job than the man he replaces. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm political comedy.
What age rating does Dave have?
Dave is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Dave about?
A presidential lookalike is hired to impersonate the President — and proves far better at the job than the man he replaces. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm political comedy.
Is there sex or nudity in Dave?
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. Brief references are made to the President's extramarital affairs, but these are handled through dialogue rather than visual representation. The film maintains a romantic tone that remains…
How violent is Dave?
The film features no physical violence, gore, or threats of bodily harm. The central conflict is political and intellectual rather than physical, adhering to its lighthearted comedy roots. Any tension is derived from the risk of the protagonist's identity…
Is the language in Dave appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate profanity consistent with a PG-13 rating for the early 90s, including one audible use of a strong expletive. Several instances of milder swearing and political insults occur throughout the dialogue. Most of the language is used for…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dave?
There is no notable use of drugs or significant depictions of alcohol consumption in the movie. Formal political gatherings occasionally show characters with glasses of wine or champagne, but no characters are shown in a state of intoxication. The film avoids…
What mature themes appear in Dave?
A film about what a good person would do with the presidency — Dave's common-sense decency as a rebuke to political cynicism. Kevin Kline's dual performance is charming and precise. A film that is optimistic about democracy without being naive.
How long is Dave?
Dave runs 110 minutes, directed by Ivan Reitman, released in 1993.
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