Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they now face. Two intelligent people, Dick and Jane actually get pretty good at robbing people and even enjoy it -- but they have second thoughts when they're reminded that crime can hurt innocent people. When the couple hears that Globodyne boss Jack McCallister actually swindled the company, they plot revenge.
Rated PG-13 • 2005 • 1h 30m
This PG-13 comedy follows Dick and Jane Harper, a wealthy couple who lose everything when their company, Globodyne, collapses due to corporate fraud. The film earns its rating primarily for one use of the 'f--k' word, some sexual humor between the married leads, and comedic drug references. Its central plot involves the couple turning to a life of bumbling, slapstick robbery to survive, a mature theme handled with a light, satirical… Sign up for the full guide
Cast
Is Fun with Dick and Jane appropriate for kids?
This PG-13 comedy follows Dick and Jane Harper, a wealthy couple who lose everything when their company, Globodyne, collapses due to corporate fraud. The film earns its rating primarily for one use of the 'f--k' word, some sexual humor between the married leads, and comedic drug… Read more — free account
Content severity in Fun with Dick and Jane
What happens in Fun with Dick and Jane, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:27 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Fun with Dick and Jane
Content is limited to some sexual humor and innuendo. In one scene, a financially desperate Dick jokes that he will turn to prostitution. In another, the married couple becomes aroused and shares a brief, passionate kiss in bed before abruptly falling asleep. A handprint is briefly seen on Jane's breast, having been left by her husband.
Violence and gore in Fun with Dick and Jane
Violence is entirely comedic and slapstick in nature. The couple's robberies are inept and played for laughs, often involving them fumbling with toy water pistols. In one scene, Jane has a severe (but comical) allergic reaction that grotesquely swells her face. Another scene features a brief, clumsy fistfight. A character feigns having a gun in his pocket to intimidate someone, but no real gun violence occurs.
Language in Fun with Dick and Jane
Language is moderate but includes one use of "f--k" during a moment of extreme frustration. Other profanity such as "shit," "bitch," and "ass" is used sparingly throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fun with Dick and Jane
Alcohol use is present, most notably when Dick confronts a former executive, Frank Bascombe, who is clearly intoxicated at a bar. There are also humorous drug references; in one sequence, Dick and Jane successfully rob a head shop where bongs and other paraphernalia are visible.
Mature themes in Fun with Dick and Jane
The film's primary themes are mature, centering on corporate greed, financial ruin, and unemployment. The story follows a family's rapid descent from wealth to poverty, exploring the desperation that leads them to abandon their morals and turn to crime. These heavy topics are consistently undercut with a comedic, satirical tone as they seek revenge against the corrupt CEO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fun with Dick and Jane appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Fun with Dick and Jane is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This PG-13 comedy follows Dick and Jane Harper, a wealthy couple who lose everything when their company, Globodyne, collapses due to corporate fraud. The film earns its rating primarily for one use of the 'f--k' word…
What age rating does Fun with Dick and Jane have?
Fun with Dick and Jane is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Fun with Dick and Jane about?
This PG-13 comedy follows Dick and Jane Harper, a wealthy couple who lose everything when their company, Globodyne, collapses due to corporate fraud. The film earns its rating primarily for one use of the 'f--k' word, some sexual humor between the married leads, and comedic drug references. Its central plot involves…
Is there sex or nudity in Fun with Dick and Jane?
Content is limited to some sexual humor and innuendo. In one scene, a financially desperate Dick jokes that he will turn to prostitution. In another, the married couple becomes aroused and shares a brief, passionate kiss in bed before abruptly falling asleep…
How violent is Fun with Dick and Jane?
Violence is entirely comedic and slapstick in nature. The couple's robberies are inept and played for laughs, often involving them fumbling with toy water pistols. In one scene, Jane has a severe (but comical) allergic reaction that grotesquely swells her…
Is the language in Fun with Dick and Jane appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate but includes one use of "f--k" during a moment of extreme frustration. Other profanity such as "shit," "bitch," and "ass" is used sparingly throughout the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fun with Dick and Jane?
Alcohol use is present, most notably when Dick confronts a former executive, Frank Bascombe, who is clearly intoxicated at a bar. There are also humorous drug references; in one sequence, Dick and Jane successfully rob a head shop where bongs and other…
What mature themes appear in Fun with Dick and Jane?
The film's primary themes are mature, centering on corporate greed, financial ruin, and unemployment. The story follows a family's rapid descent from wealth to poverty, exploring the desperation that leads them to abandon their morals and turn to crime. These…
How long is Fun with Dick and Jane?
Fun with Dick and Jane runs 90 minutes, directed by Dean Parisot, released in 2005.
Where can I read the full Fun with Dick and Jane 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 13-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Movies like Fun with Dick and Jane with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
Less intense movies for families
Sign up to filter
More comedy movies with parent guides
- The Dark Knight parent guide
- Deadpool parent guide
- The Shawshank Redemption parent guide
- Pulp Fiction parent guide
- Forrest Gump parent guide
- Joker parent guide
- The Wolf of Wall Street parent guide
- The Dark Knight Rises parent guide
- Inside Out parent guide
- Se7en parent guide
- The Godfather parent guide
- Batman Begins parent guide
More movies with Bontent parent guides
- Sullivan's Travels parent guide
- Sibyl parent guide
- An American Pickle parent guide
- Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child parent guide
- The Layover parent guide
- Grand Piano parent guide
- Boiling Point parent guide
- Planet Hulk parent guide
- Ophelia parent guide
- Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King parent guide
- Full Speed parent guide
- Barbie Presents: Thumbelina parent guide
- Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar parent guide
- Mr. Church parent guide
- Them parent guide
- Friends with Money parent guide