Material Girls (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family's cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them of their wealth.
Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 37m
Material Girls stars real-life sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff as spoiled heiresses who lose their fortune following a corporate scandal. The film features mild comedic violence, suggestive wardrobe choices, and references to illicit substances. It explores themes of greed, family loyalty, and the superficiality of high society. Due to these elements and occasional rude humor, it is best suited for older children and young teens, while… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Material Girls appropriate for kids?
Material Girls stars real-life sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff as spoiled heiresses who lose their fortune following a corporate scandal. The film features mild comedic violence, suggestive wardrobe choices, and references to illicit substances. It explores themes of greed… Read more — free account
Content severity in Material Girls
What happens in Material Girls, moment by moment
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:30 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Material Girls
The protagonists frequently wear revealing, high-fashion clothing throughout the film. One character makes an off-color joke regarding shiatsu massage pressure, and there are brief, passing references to the sisters meeting women in a jail setting.
Violence and gore in Material Girls
Violence is limited to slapstick moments and brief physical confrontations. Ava experiences a comedic fall into a trash bin, and a minor scuffle occurs where a character’s nose is broken.
Language in Material Girls
The dialogue contains very mild profanity, including single uses of 'hell', 'crap', and 'damn', along with mild insults reflective of the characters' social status.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Material Girls
Smoking is depicted in social settings by various characters. Alcohol is consumed in club and party scenes, and there is a passing mention of the medication Prozac regarding an emotional character.
Mature themes in Material Girls
The film centers on the loss of family wealth and the betrayal of a trusted mentor. It examines the superficiality of friendships based on money and emphasizes the importance of family reconciliation.
Scary moments in Material Girls
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Material Girls 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 Material Girls appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Material Girls is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Material Girls stars real-life sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff as spoiled heiresses who lose their fortune following a corporate scandal. The film features mild comedic violence, suggestive wardrobe choices, and…
What age rating does Material Girls have?
Material Girls is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Material Girls about?
Material Girls stars real-life sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff as spoiled heiresses who lose their fortune following a corporate scandal. The film features mild comedic violence, suggestive wardrobe choices, and references to illicit substances. It explores themes of greed, family loyalty, and the superficiality of…
Is there sex or nudity in Material Girls?
The protagonists frequently wear revealing, high-fashion clothing throughout the film. One character makes an off-color joke regarding shiatsu massage pressure, and there are brief, passing references to the sisters meeting women in a jail setting.
How violent is Material Girls?
Violence is limited to slapstick moments and brief physical confrontations. Ava experiences a comedic fall into a trash bin, and a minor scuffle occurs where a character’s nose is broken.
Is the language in Material Girls appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains very mild profanity, including single uses of 'hell', 'crap', and 'damn', along with mild insults reflective of the characters' social status.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Material Girls?
Smoking is depicted in social settings by various characters. Alcohol is consumed in club and party scenes, and there is a passing mention of the medication Prozac regarding an emotional character.
What mature themes appear in Material Girls?
The film centers on the loss of family wealth and the betrayal of a trusted mentor. It examines the superficiality of friendships based on money and emphasizes the importance of family reconciliation.
How long is Material Girls?
Material Girls runs 97 minutes, directed by Martha Coolidge, released in 2006.
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