Junior (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for expectant women. To carry out the trial, he has an embryo implant, believing that he will only carry the baby for three months – hardly expecting to face the prospect of giving birth.
Rated PG-13 • 1994 • 1h 49m
A scientist studying a fertility drug volunteers to be the first male to carry a pregnancy to term — with unexpected emotional results. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson. PG-13 covers the film's adult premise and language.
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Is Junior appropriate for kids?
A scientist studying a fertility drug volunteers to be the first male to carry a pregnancy to term — with unexpected emotional results. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson. PG-13 covers the film's adult premise and language. Read more — free account
Content severity in Junior
What happens in Junior, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Junior
There is no actual sexual activity or nudity depicted in the film. The story focuses on the clinical and comedic aspects of male pregnancy, though there are brief verbal references to fertilization and mild suggestiveness regarding the main characters' growing romantic attraction.
Violence and gore in Junior
Physical violence is entirely absent from this comedic film. Apart from a few instances of slapstick clumsiness or comedic falls, there are no scenes featuring aggression, threats, or blood.
Language in Junior
The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of 's-word' and 'hell.' There are also several instances of anatomical terms used in a medical or comedic context related to the pregnancy premise.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Junior
There is no illegal drug use or significant alcohol consumption portrayed throughout the movie. The plot revolves around a fictional fertility medication, but it is treated strictly as a medical experiment rather than recreational substance use.
Mature themes in Junior
A comedy that takes its premise seriously enough to find genuine emotion in it — Schwarzenegger's Alex discovering a nurturing capacity he didn't know he had. The film's earnestness about its absurd concept is its defining quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Junior appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Junior is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A scientist studying a fertility drug volunteers to be the first male to carry a pregnancy to term — with unexpected emotional results. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson. PG-13 covers the film's adult…
What age rating does Junior have?
Junior is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Junior about?
A scientist studying a fertility drug volunteers to be the first male to carry a pregnancy to term — with unexpected emotional results. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Emma Thompson. PG-13 covers the film's adult premise and language.
Is there sex or nudity in Junior?
There is no actual sexual activity or nudity depicted in the film. The story focuses on the clinical and comedic aspects of male pregnancy, though there are brief verbal references to fertilization and mild suggestiveness regarding the main characters'…
How violent is Junior?
Physical violence is entirely absent from this comedic film. Apart from a few instances of slapstick clumsiness or comedic falls, there are no scenes featuring aggression, threats, or blood.
Is the language in Junior appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of 's-word' and 'hell.' There are also several instances of anatomical terms used in a medical or comedic context related to the pregnancy premise.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Junior?
There is no illegal drug use or significant alcohol consumption portrayed throughout the movie. The plot revolves around a fictional fertility medication, but it is treated strictly as a medical experiment rather than recreational substance use.
What mature themes appear in Junior?
A comedy that takes its premise seriously enough to find genuine emotion in it — Schwarzenegger's Alex discovering a nurturing capacity he didn't know he had. The film's earnestness about its absurd concept is its defining quality.
How long is Junior?
Junior runs 109 minutes, directed by Ivan Reitman, released in 1994.
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