Fun Size (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Wren's Halloween plans go awry when she's made to babysit her brother, who disappears into a sea of trick-or-treaters. Accompanied by her best friend and two nerdy classmates, Wren needs to find her brother before her mom finds out.
Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 1h 27m
Fun Size earned its PG-13 rating for a steady stream of crude and suggestive material, teen partying, and some language. The plot centers on high school senior Wren, whose Halloween plans are derailed when her younger brother Albert goes missing, leading to a frantic, night-long search across Cleveland. Parents should be aware of moderate sexual innuendo, including suggestive jokes and situations, as well as comic violence and peril… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Fun Size appropriate for kids?
Fun Size earned its PG-13 rating for a steady stream of crude and suggestive material, teen partying, and some language. The plot centers on high school senior Wren, whose Halloween plans are derailed when her younger brother Albert goes missing, leading to a frantic, night-long… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fun Size
What happens in Fun Size, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Fun Size
Contains moderate sexual innuendo and suggestive humor. In one scene at a party, a girl encourages a boy to grab her breast, which he does before she slaps him. A large mechanical chicken falls on a car and moves in a thrusting motion. Two teens wake up on a sofa after a party, and an erect costume tail is used to imply male arousal. Other content includes a character in a revealing 'sexy kitty' costume and crude jokes about a 'yeast infection' and putting hair removal cream on one's buttocks.
Violence and gore in Fun Size
Violence is present but is mostly comical and slapstick in nature. The most intense sequence involves 8-year-old Albert being held hostage by an adult man for a $400 ransom; this resolves with another character setting off fireworks inside the house. Other scenes include a teen firing an antique pistol that hits a chicken leg, a flaming bag-of-excrement prank that causes a small explosion, and a car crash that destroys a restaurant statue. A child is also nearly hit by a car, which is a moment of brief but intense…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Fun Size
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. The dialogue includes a few uses of "shit" and "bitch," several uses of "ass" and "hell," and multiple exclamatory uses of "god."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fun Size
Substance use is depicted. Teenagers are shown at a large house party holding red cups, implying underage drinking, although the contents are not shown explicitly. In one instance, an adult man is briefly shown drinking from a bottle of alcohol while driving his car.
Mature themes in Fun Size
The most significant theme is the endangerment of a child. Eight-year-old Albert wanders the city alone on Halloween night, gets into cars with strangers, and is briefly held captive, which may be stressful for some viewers. The film also deals with grief, as the family is coping with the recent death of the father; Albert's mutism for most of the film is presented as a reaction to this loss. Irresponsible behavior from both teens (stealing a car, lying to parents) and adults is a recurring element.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fun Size appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fun Size is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Fun Size earned its PG-13 rating for a steady stream of crude and suggestive material, teen partying, and some language. The plot centers on high school senior Wren, whose Halloween plans are derailed when her younger…
What age rating does Fun Size have?
Fun Size is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fun Size about?
Fun Size earned its PG-13 rating for a steady stream of crude and suggestive material, teen partying, and some language. The plot centers on high school senior Wren, whose Halloween plans are derailed when her younger brother Albert goes missing, leading to a frantic, night-long search across Cleveland. Parents should…
Is there sex or nudity in Fun Size?
Contains moderate sexual innuendo and suggestive humor. In one scene at a party, a girl encourages a boy to grab her breast, which he does before she slaps him. A large mechanical chicken falls on a car and moves in a thrusting motion. Two teens wake up on a…
How violent is Fun Size?
Violence is present but is mostly comical and slapstick in nature. The most intense sequence involves 8-year-old Albert being held hostage by an adult man for a $400 ransom; this resolves with another character setting off fireworks inside the house. Other…
Is the language in Fun Size appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. The dialogue includes a few uses of "shit" and "bitch," several uses of "ass" and "hell," and multiple exclamatory uses of "god."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fun Size?
Substance use is depicted. Teenagers are shown at a large house party holding red cups, implying underage drinking, although the contents are not shown explicitly. In one instance, an adult man is briefly shown drinking from a bottle of alcohol while driving…
What mature themes appear in Fun Size?
The most significant theme is the endangerment of a child. Eight-year-old Albert wanders the city alone on Halloween night, gets into cars with strangers, and is briefly held captive, which may be stressful for some viewers. The film also deals with grief, as…
How long is Fun Size?
Fun Size runs 87 minutes, directed by Josh Schwartz, released in 2012.
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