J.L. Family Ranch (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A veteran rancher and former sheriff, forced to face some federal bureaucracy when an old enemy-cum-millionaire alleges he doesn't actually own his beloved family ranch in a small Texas town.
Rated NR • 2016 • 1h 25m
J.L. Family Ranch is an unrated family drama about a rancher, John Landsburg, fighting to save his family's land from a bureaucratic challenge by an old rival. While largely a story about family and perseverance, parents should be aware of content that pushes it towards older children. The film includes a fistfight in a bar that results in a bloody nose, as well as moderate language including 'bitch' and 'ass'. A tense scene also… Sign up for the full guide
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Is J.L. Family Ranch appropriate for kids?
J.L. Family Ranch is an unrated family drama about a rancher, John Landsburg, fighting to save his family's land from a bureaucratic challenge by an old rival. While largely a story about family and perseverance, parents should be aware of content that pushes it towards older… Read more — free account
Content severity in J.L. Family Ranch
What happens in J.L. Family Ranch, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:20 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in J.L. Family Ranch
Some mild romance is present, including a few scenes with passionate kissing between adult characters. A supporting character's pregnancy is also a minor plot point. There is no nudity or explicit sexual content.
Violence and gore in J.L. Family Ranch
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. One scene depicts a fistfight in a bar where a character is punched and gets a bloody nose. In another tense moment, a character is shoved during a heated argument. A main character suffers a heart attack, which is portrayed as a medical emergency and may be stressful for some viewers.
Language in J.L. Family Ranch
Language is moderate for a family film. The terms 'bitch,' 'ass,' 'hell,' and 'damn' are used occasionally during moments of anger or frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in J.L. Family Ranch
Adults are shown drinking alcohol (beer, whiskey) in social settings, such as at a bar and at home. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in J.L. Family Ranch
The central theme is the fight to protect one's family, home, and legacy from bureaucratic and personal enemies. It explores themes of perseverance, injustice, and the importance of heritage. The stress of potentially losing everything is a major emotional driver of the plot, as is the health scare of a major character.
Scary moments in J.L. Family Ranch
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for J.L. Family Ranch 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 J.L. Family Ranch appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests J.L. Family Ranch is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. J.L. Family Ranch is an unrated family drama about a rancher, John Landsburg, fighting to save his family's land from a bureaucratic challenge by an old rival. While largely a story about family and perseverance…
What age rating does J.L. Family Ranch have?
J.L. Family Ranch is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is J.L. Family Ranch about?
J.L. Family Ranch is an unrated family drama about a rancher, John Landsburg, fighting to save his family's land from a bureaucratic challenge by an old rival. While largely a story about family and perseverance, parents should be aware of content that pushes it towards older children. The film includes a fistfight in…
Is there sex or nudity in J.L. Family Ranch?
Some mild romance is present, including a few scenes with passionate kissing between adult characters. A supporting character's pregnancy is also a minor plot point. There is no nudity or explicit sexual content.
How violent is J.L. Family Ranch?
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. One scene depicts a fistfight in a bar where a character is punched and gets a bloody nose. In another tense moment, a character is shoved during a heated argument. A main character suffers a heart attack, which is…
Is the language in J.L. Family Ranch appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a family film. The terms 'bitch,' 'ass,' 'hell,' and 'damn' are used occasionally during moments of anger or frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in J.L. Family Ranch?
Adults are shown drinking alcohol (beer, whiskey) in social settings, such as at a bar and at home. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in J.L. Family Ranch?
The central theme is the fight to protect one's family, home, and legacy from bureaucratic and personal enemies. It explores themes of perseverance, injustice, and the importance of heritage. The stress of potentially losing everything is a major emotional…
How long is J.L. Family Ranch?
J.L. Family Ranch runs 85 minutes, directed by Charles Robert Carner, released in 2016.
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