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Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Director: Marc Lawrence
Released: 2009
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 5.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

New Yorkers Paul and Meryl Morgan seem to have it all -- except that their marriage is crumbling around them. But their romantic woes are small compared to the trouble they find themselves in after witnessing a murder. To protect them from an assassin, federal agents whisk away Paul and Meryl to a small town in Wyoming, where their marriage will crash and burn, or their passion will reignite.

Rated PG-13 • 2009 • 1h 43m

Directed by Marc Lawrence

5.4

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Did You Hear About the Morgans? follows a separated New York couple, Paul and Meryl, who enter the witness protection program after accidentally witnessing a murder. The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of mild action-thriller violence and moderate sexual references regarding the couple's relationship. Parents should be aware of a recurring hitman character who uses a firearm and scenes involving a dangerous bear encounter. The film… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Hugh Grant

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sam Elliott

Mary Steenburgen

Elisabeth Moss

Michael Kelly

Wilford Brimley

Jesse Liebman

David Call

Kim Shaw

Seth Gilliam

Natalia Klimas

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Is Did You Hear About the Morgans? appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

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0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Did You Hear About the Morgans?

There are occasional sexual references and some suggestive imagery. A husband carries his wife into a bedroom, and she is implied to be nude the following morning. Conversations occur regarding infertility and the couple's history of infidelity.

Violence and gore in Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Moderate action-thriller violence is present. A man is thrown from a balcony to his death, and an assassin fires a gun at a federal agent and the main characters. A bear also makes a threatening appearance in several scenes.

Language in Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Mild profanity is used, including one instance of 'shit' and the British-slang term 'bullocks.'

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Did You Hear About the Morgans?

A man is briefly seen smoking in a cafe setting.

Mature themes in Did You Hear About the Morgans?

The central themes revolve around the trauma of witnessing a murder and the emotional toll of marital separation, infidelity, and struggles with infertility.

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Is Did You Hear About the Morgans? appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Did You Hear About the Morgans? is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Did You Hear About the Morgans? follows a separated New York couple, Paul and Meryl, who enter the witness protection program after accidentally witnessing a murder. The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of mild…

What age rating does Did You Hear About the Morgans? have?

Did You Hear About the Morgans? is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Did You Hear About the Morgans? about?

Is there sex or nudity in Did You Hear About the Morgans??

How violent is Did You Hear About the Morgans??

Is the language in Did You Hear About the Morgans? appropriate for kids?

Mild profanity is used, including one instance of 'shit' and the British-slang term 'bullocks.'

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Did You Hear About the Morgans??

A man is briefly seen smoking in a cafe setting.

What mature themes appear in Did You Hear About the Morgans??

The central themes revolve around the trauma of witnessing a murder and the emotional toll of marital separation, infidelity, and struggles with infertility.

How long is Did You Hear About the Morgans??

Did You Hear About the Morgans? runs 103 minutes, directed by Marc Lawrence, released in 2009.

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