My Favorite Martian (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ambitious television reporter Tim O'Hara stumbles upon a martian whose spaceship has accidentally crashed on Earth. Thinking this is his ticket to a Pulitzer Prize, Tim makes plans to expose the martian, who, posing as Tim's Uncle Martin, takes human form and has plans of his own. In fact, all of Tim's efforts to divulge the truth are systematically thwarted by the resourceful alien, who ultimately recruits Tim to help him repair his ship for a return to Mars.
Rated PG • 1999 • 1h 34m
This PG-rated sci-fi comedy is based on the 1960s TV series but contains content that pushed the boundaries of its family-friendly rating. The film's rating is primarily for its surprising amount of sexual innuendo, crude humor, partial nudity, and action-violence. Parents should be aware of a scene showing male rear nudity, frequent suggestive dialogue, and slapstick violence that includes a couple of non-graphic deaths and scary… Sign up for the full guide
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Is My Favorite Martian appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated sci-fi comedy is based on the 1960s TV series but contains content that pushed the boundaries of its family-friendly rating. The film's rating is primarily for its surprising amount of sexual innuendo, crude humor, partial nudity, and action-violence. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in My Favorite Martian
What happens in My Favorite Martian, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in My Favorite Martian
This category is moderately active for a PG film, featuring frequent sexual innuendo and double entendres (e.g., jokes about 'Uranus' and 'balls'). A main character, Martin, is briefly seen nude from behind, showing his bare buttocks. In another scene, an animated talking suit slaps a woman on the buttocks twice. Crude toilet humor includes a scene from a toilet's point-of-view as a man prepares to sit down.
Violence and gore in My Favorite Martian
Violence is mostly slapstick and comedic, involving pratfalls and cartoonish fights. However, there are a few more intense moments, including a scene where a character transforms into a frightening monster and attacks two guards; one is killed non-graphically by being thrown into machinery, and the other is implicitly eaten off-screen. Another scene involves Martin's antennae being forcibly removed in a lab setting, which is distressing but not bloody.
Language in My Favorite Martian
Language is mild and infrequent. It includes a few uses of 'hell' and 'damn,' as well as one incomplete 'son of a b--'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Favorite Martian
Substance use is very light. One character, Brace, is shown smoking a cigarette on a couple of occasions. In one sequence, Martin eats a large quantity of ice cream and acts in a 'drunken' manner, later complaining of a hangover. There is also a brief, passing line where a character wonders if brownies he ate contained marijuana.
Mature themes in My Favorite Martian
Thematic content includes moments of peril and frightening imagery that may upset younger viewers. A character's transformation into a large, sharp-toothed monster is brief but scary. The main characters are hunted by menacing government agents, leading to tense chase scenes and a theme of government overreach. A scene depicting a medical procedure being performed on Martin against his will is emotionally intense.
Scary moments in My Favorite Martian
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for My Favorite Martian 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 My Favorite Martian appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Favorite Martian is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated sci-fi comedy is based on the 1960s TV series but contains content that pushed the boundaries of its family-friendly rating. The film's rating is primarily for its surprising amount of sexual innuendo…
What age rating does My Favorite Martian have?
My Favorite Martian is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is My Favorite Martian about?
This PG-rated sci-fi comedy is based on the 1960s TV series but contains content that pushed the boundaries of its family-friendly rating. The film's rating is primarily for its surprising amount of sexual innuendo, crude humor, partial nudity, and action-violence. Parents should be aware of a scene showing male rear…
Is there sex or nudity in My Favorite Martian?
This category is moderately active for a PG film, featuring frequent sexual innuendo and double entendres (e.g., jokes about 'Uranus' and 'balls'). A main character, Martin, is briefly seen nude from behind, showing his bare buttocks. In another scene, an…
How violent is My Favorite Martian?
Violence is mostly slapstick and comedic, involving pratfalls and cartoonish fights. However, there are a few more intense moments, including a scene where a character transforms into a frightening monster and attacks two guards; one is killed non-graphically…
Is the language in My Favorite Martian appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent. It includes a few uses of 'hell' and 'damn,' as well as one incomplete 'son of a b--'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Favorite Martian?
Substance use is very light. One character, Brace, is shown smoking a cigarette on a couple of occasions. In one sequence, Martin eats a large quantity of ice cream and acts in a 'drunken' manner, later complaining of a hangover. There is also a brief…
What mature themes appear in My Favorite Martian?
Thematic content includes moments of peril and frightening imagery that may upset younger viewers. A character's transformation into a large, sharp-toothed monster is brief but scary. The main characters are hunted by menacing government agents, leading to…
How long is My Favorite Martian?
My Favorite Martian runs 94 minutes, directed by Donald Petrie, released in 1999.
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