Last Chance Harvey (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In London for his daughter's wedding, a struggling jingle-writer, Harvey Shine, misses his plane to New York, and thus loses his job. While drowning his sorrows in the airport pub, Harvey meets Kate, a British government worker stuck in an endless cycle of work, phone calls from her mother, and blind dates. A connection forms between the unhappy pair, who soon find themselves falling in love.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 39m
This mature romantic drama earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some brief language. The plot follows Harvey Shine and Kate Walker, two lonely middle-aged people who connect in London. Content includes discussions of family estrangement, loneliness, regret over past life choices, and a brief but intense medical emergency where a main character collapses from a heart condition. Social drinking is present… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Last Chance Harvey appropriate for kids?
This mature romantic drama earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some brief language. The plot follows Harvey Shine and Kate Walker, two lonely middle-aged people who connect in London. Content includes discussions of family estrangement, loneliness… Read more — free account
Content severity in Last Chance Harvey
What happens in Last Chance Harvey, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Last Chance Harvey
This category is very light and limited to brief dialogue. A character jokes that another's interfering mother is like "human contraception," and there is a passing mention of someone leaving their spouse for a secretary. Two characters share a single, gentle kiss.
Violence and gore in Last Chance Harvey
None. The film contains no fighting, assaults, or gore. A character's medical emergency (a cardiac event) is intense but not an act of violence.
Language in Last Chance Harvey
Mild profanity is used infrequently, which accounts for the film's rating. The word "s--t" and its variations are used a handful of times in moments of frustration. The name "Jesus" is also used as a mild exclamation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Last Chance Harvey
Social drinking is present in several scenes. Characters drink wine and champagne at a wedding reception and have hard liquor in a bar setting. At one point, a character is cautioned about drinking too much, but no drunkenness or substance abuse is depicted.
Mature themes in Last Chance Harvey
The film explores mature themes of loneliness, regret, and finding a second chance at life and love. Harvey's estrangement from his daughter is a central point of emotional conflict, culminating in his exclusion from her wedding ceremony. Kate emotionally shares regrets about a past life choice. A major plot point involves a character's sudden medical crisis, which is briefly intense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Last Chance Harvey appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Last Chance Harvey is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This mature romantic drama earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some brief language. The plot follows Harvey Shine and Kate Walker, two lonely middle-aged people who connect in London…
What age rating does Last Chance Harvey have?
Last Chance Harvey is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Last Chance Harvey about?
This mature romantic drama earns its PG-13 rating primarily for mature thematic elements and some brief language. The plot follows Harvey Shine and Kate Walker, two lonely middle-aged people who connect in London. Content includes discussions of family estrangement, loneliness, regret over past life choices, and a…
Is there sex or nudity in Last Chance Harvey?
This category is very light and limited to brief dialogue. A character jokes that another's interfering mother is like "human contraception," and there is a passing mention of someone leaving their spouse for a secretary. Two characters share a single, gentle…
How violent is Last Chance Harvey?
None. The film contains no fighting, assaults, or gore. A character's medical emergency (a cardiac event) is intense but not an act of violence.
Is the language in Last Chance Harvey appropriate for kids?
Mild profanity is used infrequently, which accounts for the film's rating. The word "s--t" and its variations are used a handful of times in moments of frustration. The name "Jesus" is also used as a mild exclamation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Last Chance Harvey?
Social drinking is present in several scenes. Characters drink wine and champagne at a wedding reception and have hard liquor in a bar setting. At one point, a character is cautioned about drinking too much, but no drunkenness or substance abuse is depicted.
What mature themes appear in Last Chance Harvey?
The film explores mature themes of loneliness, regret, and finding a second chance at life and love. Harvey's estrangement from his daughter is a central point of emotional conflict, culminating in his exclusion from her wedding ceremony. Kate emotionally…
How long is Last Chance Harvey?
Last Chance Harvey runs 99 minutes, directed by Joel Hopkins, released in 2008.
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