Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.
Rated PG • 1979 • 1h 45m
A workaholic advertising executive's wife leaves — and he must raise their son alone, then fight to keep him. Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep both won Academy Awards. The PG rating is appropriate.
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Is Kramer vs. Kramer appropriate for kids?
A workaholic advertising executive's wife leaves — and he must raise their son alone, then fight to keep him. Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep both won Academy Awards. The PG rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in Kramer vs. Kramer
What happens in Kramer vs. Kramer, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Kramer vs. Kramer
There is no depicted sexual activity or nudity in the film. The story focuses strictly on the emotional and legal complexities of a custody battle and a father-son relationship. A few adult conversations touch upon the breakdown of a marriage without being sexually explicit.
Violence and gore in Kramer vs. Kramer
Physical violence is absent from the production, as the conflict is centered on domestic and legal drama. The most intense physical scene involves a child's playground accident that results in a facial cut requiring medical attention. The emotional tension of the divorce produces heated verbal arguments, but no physical altercations occur.
Language in Kramer vs. Kramer
The film contains moderate language consistent with a 1970s PG rating, including some uses of 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'son of a bitch.' There are occasional outbursts of stronger profanity during moments of high stress between the parents. However, the dialogue remains grounded in the realistic frustration of a dissolving family unit.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Kramer vs. Kramer
There is no significant drug use or alcohol abuse depicted in the film. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking socially or having a glass of wine at dinner, which was reflective of the era's social norms. These instances remain incidental to the plot and do not involve intoxication or substance-related issues.
Mature themes in Kramer vs. Kramer
The film refuses to make the wife a villain — her leaving is presented as a response to her own obliteration within the marriage. A father discovering he can be a good parent. The custody battle is among cinema's most painful depictions of law's intersection with love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kramer vs. Kramer appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Kramer vs. Kramer is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. A workaholic advertising executive's wife leaves — and he must raise their son alone, then fight to keep him. Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep both won Academy Awards. The PG rating is appropriate.
What age rating does Kramer vs. Kramer have?
Kramer vs. Kramer is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Kramer vs. Kramer about?
A workaholic advertising executive's wife leaves — and he must raise their son alone, then fight to keep him. Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep both won Academy Awards. The PG rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in Kramer vs. Kramer?
There is no depicted sexual activity or nudity in the film. The story focuses strictly on the emotional and legal complexities of a custody battle and a father-son relationship. A few adult conversations touch upon the breakdown of a marriage without being…
How violent is Kramer vs. Kramer?
Physical violence is absent from the production, as the conflict is centered on domestic and legal drama. The most intense physical scene involves a child's playground accident that results in a facial cut requiring medical attention. The emotional tension of…
Is the language in Kramer vs. Kramer appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate language consistent with a 1970s PG rating, including some uses of 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'son of a bitch.' There are occasional outbursts of stronger profanity during moments of high stress between the parents. However, the dialogue…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Kramer vs. Kramer?
There is no significant drug use or alcohol abuse depicted in the film. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking socially or having a glass of wine at dinner, which was reflective of the era's social norms. These instances remain incidental to the plot…
What mature themes appear in Kramer vs. Kramer?
The film refuses to make the wife a villain — her leaving is presented as a response to her own obliteration within the marriage. A father discovering he can be a good parent. The custody battle is among cinema's most painful depictions of law's intersection…
How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?
Kramer vs. Kramer runs 105 minutes, directed by Robert Benton, released in 1979.
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