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Letters to Juliet (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

An American girl on vacation in Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by the "secretaries of Juliet" -- and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter.

Rated PG • 2010 • 1h 45m

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Letters to Juliet is a lighthearted romantic drama that follows Sophie, an American fact-checker, as she searches for a long-lost love on behalf of an elderly woman named Claire in Italy. The film is rated PG for incidental tobacco use, mild insults, and some brief romantic tension. There is no graphic content, though mature themes regarding past loss and fractured relationships are central to the plot. It is suitable for most… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried
Christopher Egan
Christopher Egan
Gael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Franco Nero
Franco Nero
Luisa Ranieri
Luisa Ranieri
Milena Vukotić
Milena Vukotić
Marina Massironi
Marina Massironi
Marcia DeBonis
Marcia DeBonis
Luisa De Santis
Luisa De Santis
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Paolo Arvedi
Lidia Biondi
Lidia Biondi
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Is Letters to Juliet appropriate for kids?

Letters to Juliet is a lighthearted romantic drama that follows Sophie, an American fact-checker, as she searches for a long-lost love on behalf of an elderly woman named Claire in Italy. The film is rated PG for incidental tobacco use, mild insults, and some brief romantic… Read more — free account

Content severity in Letters to Juliet

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Letters to Juliet, moment by moment

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  2. 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
  3. 0:35 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Letters to Juliet

The film features very mild, non-graphic romantic content. This includes a few scenes of couples kissing and the opening credits displaying historical artwork depicting romantic embraces, including two paintings showing semi-nude figures. A character is shown briefly shirtless while swimming.

Violence and gore in Letters to Juliet

Violence is absent and replaced by incidental slapstick. Moments include a character falling from a low balcony without injury and two characters playfully smearing ice cream on each other during a lighthearted interaction.

Language in Letters to Juliet

Language is mild and limited. There are occasional name-calling instances, such as 'sod' or 'prig,' one middle-finger hand gesture, and a handful of religious exclamations used in frustration.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Letters to Juliet

There is incidental, background tobacco use shown throughout the film, and characters are occasionally seen consuming wine with meals.

Mature themes in Letters to Juliet

Mature emotional themes are explored, specifically the death of parents in a car accident and the regret surrounding past romantic decisions. These are handled with a gentle, reflective tone.

Scary moments in Letters to Juliet

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Letters to Juliet 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Letters to Juliet appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Letters to Juliet is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Letters to Juliet is a lighthearted romantic drama that follows Sophie, an American fact-checker, as she searches for a long-lost love on behalf of an elderly woman named Claire in Italy. The film is rated PG for…

What age rating does Letters to Juliet have?

Letters to Juliet is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Letters to Juliet about?

Letters to Juliet is a lighthearted romantic drama that follows Sophie, an American fact-checker, as she searches for a long-lost love on behalf of an elderly woman named Claire in Italy. The film is rated PG for incidental tobacco use, mild insults, and some brief romantic tension. There is no graphic content, though…

Is there sex or nudity in Letters to Juliet?

The film features very mild, non-graphic romantic content. This includes a few scenes of couples kissing and the opening credits displaying historical artwork depicting romantic embraces, including two paintings showing semi-nude figures. A character is shown…

How violent is Letters to Juliet?

Violence is absent and replaced by incidental slapstick. Moments include a character falling from a low balcony without injury and two characters playfully smearing ice cream on each other during a lighthearted interaction.

Is the language in Letters to Juliet appropriate for kids?

Language is mild and limited. There are occasional name-calling instances, such as 'sod' or 'prig,' one middle-finger hand gesture, and a handful of religious exclamations used in frustration.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Letters to Juliet?

There is incidental, background tobacco use shown throughout the film, and characters are occasionally seen consuming wine with meals.

What mature themes appear in Letters to Juliet?

Mature emotional themes are explored, specifically the death of parents in a car accident and the regret surrounding past romantic decisions. These are handled with a gentle, reflective tone.

How long is Letters to Juliet?

Letters to Juliet runs 105 minutes, directed by Gary Winick, released in 2010.

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