Get Smart (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 50m
Get Smart earns its PG-13 rating with a steady mix of action-comedy violence, suggestive humor, and some profanity. The plot follows hapless analyst Maxwell Smart and super-spy Agent 99 as they try to stop a terrorist plot involving a nuclear bomb. Parents should be aware of stylized but impactful violence, including fight scenes, a major character's fiery death in a crash, and frequent weapon use. The humor includes sexual innuendo, a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Get Smart appropriate for kids?
Get Smart earns its PG-13 rating with a steady mix of action-comedy violence, suggestive humor, and some profanity. The plot follows hapless analyst Maxwell Smart and super-spy Agent 99 as they try to stop a terrorist plot involving a nuclear bomb. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Get Smart
What happens in Get Smart, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 6/10
Sex and nudity in Get Smart
Contains moderate suggestive humor and situations. In one scene, Agent 99 maneuvers her body through a laser grid in a revealing dress, and Maxwell Smart admits he was staring at her buttocks. In another moment of comic chaos, Max accidentally places his hand on Agent 99's breast. Other moments include a man's bare backside briefly glimpsed while changing, two men kissing to create a distraction, and some innuendo-laced dialogue.
Violence and gore in Get Smart
Features frequent, stylized action violence played mostly for comedy, though some scenes are more intense. There are numerous fistfights, shootouts, and explosions. More specific moments include a man having his arm audibly broken (off-screen), a character getting a dent in his head from a fire extinguisher (played for laughs), and people being shot. The finale includes a car chase that ends with a vehicle colliding with a train, killing a main character in a fiery explosion.
Language in Get Smart
Language is moderate and includes a handful of PG-13 level words. There are approximately six uses of "shit," one use of "whore," "dickwad," and "bitch" (which is also said in the phrase "make you my bitch," though partially cut off). Other milder profanity like "hell" and "damn" is also present. One character makes an obscene hand gesture.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Get Smart
Substance use is almost entirely absent. One background character is briefly seen smoking a cigarette during a party scene. There is no depiction of alcohol consumption or drug use.
Mature themes in Get Smart
The central theme is terrorism, as the villainous organization KAOS plans to detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles, creating a persistent threat of mass destruction. A significant plot point involves betrayal, as a trusted agent is revealed to be a double agent, leading to conflict and danger. Themes of incompetence versus competence are central to the dynamic between Max and Agent 99.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Get Smart appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Get Smart is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Get Smart earns its PG-13 rating with a steady mix of action-comedy violence, suggestive humor, and some profanity. The plot follows hapless analyst Maxwell Smart and super-spy Agent 99 as they try to stop a terrorist…
What age rating does Get Smart have?
Get Smart is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Get Smart about?
Get Smart earns its PG-13 rating with a steady mix of action-comedy violence, suggestive humor, and some profanity. The plot follows hapless analyst Maxwell Smart and super-spy Agent 99 as they try to stop a terrorist plot involving a nuclear bomb. Parents should be aware of stylized but impactful violence, including…
Is there sex or nudity in Get Smart?
Contains moderate suggestive humor and situations. In one scene, Agent 99 maneuvers her body through a laser grid in a revealing dress, and Maxwell Smart admits he was staring at her buttocks. In another moment of comic chaos, Max accidentally places his hand…
How violent is Get Smart?
Features frequent, stylized action violence played mostly for comedy, though some scenes are more intense. There are numerous fistfights, shootouts, and explosions. More specific moments include a man having his arm audibly broken (off-screen), a character…
Is the language in Get Smart appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and includes a handful of PG-13 level words. There are approximately six uses of "shit," one use of "whore," "dickwad," and "bitch" (which is also said in the phrase "make you my bitch," though partially cut off). Other milder profanity…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Get Smart?
Substance use is almost entirely absent. One background character is briefly seen smoking a cigarette during a party scene. There is no depiction of alcohol consumption or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Get Smart?
The central theme is terrorism, as the villainous organization KAOS plans to detonate a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles, creating a persistent threat of mass destruction. A significant plot point involves betrayal, as a trusted agent is revealed to be a double…
How long is Get Smart?
Get Smart runs 110 minutes, directed by Peter Segal, released in 2008.
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