Front of the Class (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Rated NR • 2008 • 1h 35m
Front of the Class is an earnest, PG-rated biographical drama about Brad Cohen, a young man who overcomes prejudice and his own Tourette syndrome to become an elementary school teacher. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting school-age bullying, the social isolation experienced by the protagonist, and brief moments of emotional stress related to his condition. The film is largely educational and positive in tone, focusing on… Sign up for the full guide
Cast
Is Front of the Class appropriate for kids?
Front of the Class is an earnest, PG-rated biographical drama about Brad Cohen, a young man who overcomes prejudice and his own Tourette syndrome to become an elementary school teacher. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting school-age bullying, the social isolation… Read more — free account
Content severity in Front of the Class
What happens in Front of the Class, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Front of the Class
There is no sexual content.
Violence and gore in Front of the Class
There is no physical violence beyond minor, non-graphic instances of childhood bullying where Brad is mocked or pushed by peers.
Language in Front of the Class
There is no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Front of the Class
There is no substance use.
Mature themes in Front of the Class
The film explores the challenges of living with an invisible disability, including rejection, discrimination in the workplace, and the emotional toll of feeling misunderstood by authority figures.
Scary moments in Front of the Class
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Front of the Class 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 Front of the Class appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Front of the Class is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. Front of the Class is an earnest, PG-rated biographical drama about Brad Cohen, a young man who overcomes prejudice and his own Tourette syndrome to become an elementary school teacher. Parents should be aware of scenes…
What age rating does Front of the Class have?
Front of the Class is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Front of the Class about?
Front of the Class is an earnest, PG-rated biographical drama about Brad Cohen, a young man who overcomes prejudice and his own Tourette syndrome to become an elementary school teacher. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting school-age bullying, the social isolation experienced by the protagonist, and brief…
Is there sex or nudity in Front of the Class?
There is no sexual content.
How violent is Front of the Class?
There is no physical violence beyond minor, non-graphic instances of childhood bullying where Brad is mocked or pushed by peers.
Is the language in Front of the Class appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Front of the Class?
There is no substance use.
What mature themes appear in Front of the Class?
The film explores the challenges of living with an invisible disability, including rejection, discrimination in the workplace, and the emotional toll of feeling misunderstood by authority figures.
How long is Front of the Class?
Front of the Class runs 95 minutes, directed by Peter Werner, released in 2008.
Where can I read the full Front of the Class parent guide?
Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.
Parents also checked these movies for 7-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Movies like Front of the Class with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
More drama movies with parent guides
- Interstellar parent guide
- Fight Club parent guide
- The Shawshank Redemption parent guide
- Forrest Gump parent guide
- Django Unchained parent guide
- Joker parent guide
- Titanic parent guide
- The Wolf of Wall Street parent guide
- Shutter Island parent guide
- The Dark Knight Rises parent guide
- Inglourious Basterds parent guide
- Inside Out parent guide
More movies with Bontent parent guides
- Sullivan's Travels parent guide
- To the Wonder parent guide
- Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child parent guide
- Grand Piano parent guide
- Boiling Point parent guide
- Planet Hulk parent guide
- Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King parent guide
- Full Speed parent guide
- Mr. Church parent guide
- Friends with Money parent guide
- Lifted parent guide
- Those Happy Days parent guide
- The Night Before the Exams parent guide
- Scoop parent guide
- The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines parent guide
- Soul Kitchen parent guide