First Kid (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Some say that to be the leader of a country is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. But being the child of a world leader can be doubly so. Constantly surrounded by security officers, restricted in movements and having almost every waking moment carefully monitored makes normalcy an impossibility. No one knows this better than young Luke Davenport, the son of U.S. President Davenport. He vents his loneliness, frustration and feelings of isolation from family and friends by being a brat to his private Secret Service agent. When the… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG • 1996 • 1h 41m
First Kid's PG rating is primarily due to action violence, a tense kidnapping plot, and some thematic elements. The film features several fistfights between teenagers, including some resulting in bloody faces, but the main concern for parents will be the climactic sequence where the president's son, Luke Davenport, is abducted by a disgruntled former agent. This leads to a prolonged confrontation involving brawling, a gun being pointed… Sign up for the full guide
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Is First Kid appropriate for kids?
First Kid's PG rating is primarily due to action violence, a tense kidnapping plot, and some thematic elements. The film features several fistfights between teenagers, including some resulting in bloody faces, but the main concern for parents will be the climactic sequence where… Read more — free account
Content severity in First Kid
What happens in First Kid, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:09 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in First Kid
Contains one instance of brief, non-sexual nudity. In an early scene, the main character Luke moons the press from a White House window, and his bare buttocks are shown for a moment. This is played for comedic effect. There is no other sexual content or significant innuendo.
Violence and gore in First Kid
Violence is moderate and mostly concentrated in a few key scenes. Luke gets into two fistfights with a bully; both scenes show punches and result in bloody faces. The climax is the most intense part, featuring the kidnapping of a child at a mall, followed by a prolonged fight scene between Agent Simms and the kidnapper. This sequence involves intense brawling, a character being hit with a pole, a man in a wheelchair being punched, a gun threat against Luke, and Simms being shot in the arm (the injury is not…
Read more — free accountLanguage in First Kid
Language is very infrequent and mild. According to IMDb, there is one use each of "hell" and "damn," as well as a use of "Oh, my God."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in First Kid
Substance use is not a factor in the film. There may be brief, incidental background depictions of adults with drinks at social functions, but no characters are shown smoking and there is no focus on alcohol consumption.
Mature themes in First Kid
The film's main thematic elements involve peril, responsibility, and family struggles. The central plot revolves around the kidnapping of a child by a trusted adult figure, including a depiction of online grooming where the villain poses as an online friend to lure the boy. Other themes include bullying, dealing with loneliness and parental neglect (as Luke feels abandoned by his busy parents), and the consequences of disobedience. The topic of a parent's death in war is also briefly mentioned.
Scary moments in First Kid
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for First Kid 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 First Kid appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests First Kid is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. First Kid's PG rating is primarily due to action violence, a tense kidnapping plot, and some thematic elements. The film features several fistfights between teenagers, including some resulting in bloody faces, but the…
What age rating does First Kid have?
First Kid is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is First Kid about?
First Kid's PG rating is primarily due to action violence, a tense kidnapping plot, and some thematic elements. The film features several fistfights between teenagers, including some resulting in bloody faces, but the main concern for parents will be the climactic sequence where the president's son, Luke Davenport, is…
Is there sex or nudity in First Kid?
Contains one instance of brief, non-sexual nudity. In an early scene, the main character Luke moons the press from a White House window, and his bare buttocks are shown for a moment. This is played for comedic effect. There is no other sexual content or…
How violent is First Kid?
Violence is moderate and mostly concentrated in a few key scenes. Luke gets into two fistfights with a bully; both scenes show punches and result in bloody faces. The climax is the most intense part, featuring the kidnapping of a child at a mall, followed by…
Is the language in First Kid appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent and mild. According to IMDb, there is one use each of "hell" and "damn," as well as a use of "Oh, my God."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in First Kid?
Substance use is not a factor in the film. There may be brief, incidental background depictions of adults with drinks at social functions, but no characters are shown smoking and there is no focus on alcohol consumption.
What mature themes appear in First Kid?
The film's main thematic elements involve peril, responsibility, and family struggles. The central plot revolves around the kidnapping of a child by a trusted adult figure, including a depiction of online grooming where the villain poses as an online friend…
How long is First Kid?
First Kid runs 101 minutes, directed by David Mickey Evans, released in 1996.
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