Mother of the Bride (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Lana's daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.
Rated PG • 2024 • 1h 30m
Mother of the Bride is a lighthearted romantic comedy starring Brooke Shields as Lana, a mother who discovers her daughter’s fiancé is the son of her own long-lost college love. The film deals with themes of past relationships, wedding planning stress, and family reconciliation. Parents should be aware of some mild sexual humor, light profanity, and scenes involving alcohol. It is a family-friendly film suitable for most older children… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mother of the Bride appropriate for kids?
Mother of the Bride is a lighthearted romantic comedy starring Brooke Shields as Lana, a mother who discovers her daughter’s fiancé is the son of her own long-lost college love. The film deals with themes of past relationships, wedding planning stress, and family reconciliation… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mother of the Bride
What happens in Mother of the Bride, moment by moment
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:40 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:46 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Mother of the Bride
The film includes mild innuendo and non-explicit situations. A character is seen briefly with a hat covering his groin after exiting a shower, and there is a scene where a group goes skinny dipping, though no nudity is shown beyond obscured backsides.
Violence and gore in Mother of the Bride
There is very little physical conflict. A single scene features a character accidentally getting hit in the groin with a pickleball racket during a game.
Language in Mother of the Bride
Mild, intermittent language is used, including terms like 'ass', 'crap', 'damn', 'hell', 'jerk', 'stupid', and 'satan', as well as occasional exclamations of 'OMG'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mother of the Bride
Characters are frequently shown consuming alcohol, such as wine or cocktails, during social events and the resort setting, typical of the wedding genre.
Mature themes in Mother of the Bride
The story centers on themes of parental abandonment, the difficulty of letting a child grow up, and resolving past romantic hurts.
Scary moments in Mother of the Bride
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Mother of the Bride 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 Mother of the Bride appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mother of the Bride is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Mother of the Bride is a lighthearted romantic comedy starring Brooke Shields as Lana, a mother who discovers her daughter’s fiancé is the son of her own long-lost college love. The film deals with themes of past…
What age rating does Mother of the Bride have?
Mother of the Bride is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Mother of the Bride about?
Mother of the Bride is a lighthearted romantic comedy starring Brooke Shields as Lana, a mother who discovers her daughter’s fiancé is the son of her own long-lost college love. The film deals with themes of past relationships, wedding planning stress, and family reconciliation. Parents should be aware of some mild…
Is there sex or nudity in Mother of the Bride?
The film includes mild innuendo and non-explicit situations. A character is seen briefly with a hat covering his groin after exiting a shower, and there is a scene where a group goes skinny dipping, though no nudity is shown beyond obscured backsides.
How violent is Mother of the Bride?
There is very little physical conflict. A single scene features a character accidentally getting hit in the groin with a pickleball racket during a game.
Is the language in Mother of the Bride appropriate for kids?
Mild, intermittent language is used, including terms like 'ass', 'crap', 'damn', 'hell', 'jerk', 'stupid', and 'satan', as well as occasional exclamations of 'OMG'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mother of the Bride?
Characters are frequently shown consuming alcohol, such as wine or cocktails, during social events and the resort setting, typical of the wedding genre.
What mature themes appear in Mother of the Bride?
The story centers on themes of parental abandonment, the difficulty of letting a child grow up, and resolving past romantic hurts.
How long is Mother of the Bride?
Mother of the Bride runs 90 minutes, directed by Mark Waters, released in 2024.
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