Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Good Night, and Good Luck. is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated historical drama chronicles journalist Edward R. Murrow's public confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s. The film's rating is primarily for mature thematic elements, including the intense…

Good Night, and Good Luck. is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This PG-rated historical drama chronicles journalist Edward R. Murrow's public confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s. The film's rating is primarily for mature thematic elements, including the intense psychological pressure of political persecution and a character's off-screen suicide. Pervasive…

None. A married couple kisses briefly and is shown in bed together, fully clothed, while having a non-sexual conversation about their work.

None. There is no on-screen physical violence, fighting, or gore. A character's death is a major plot point, but it occurs off-screen.

Brief and mild. The dialogue includes a few instances of profanity, such as "hell," "damn," and "goddamn," used in moments of stress by the characters.

Pervasive and constant cigarette smoking is a central visual element. Nearly every character, particularly Edward R. Murrow, smokes constantly in almost every scene, reflecting the 1950s setting. Characters also drink socially, with scotch and other alcoholic…

The film is built on mature historical themes, including political persecution, censorship, the power of media, and fear-mongering during the McCarthy era. The most significant event involves a character who dies by suicide off-screen after being publicly…

Good Night, and Good Luck. runs 92 minutes, directed by George Clooney, released in 2005.

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