My Giant (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sammy, an agitated agent lost in the forest of the modern world, happens upon a gentle giant with a tall talent for friendship named Max.
Rated PG • 1998 • 1h 43m
My Giant is a PG-rated comedy-drama that earns its rating for mild language, some comic violence, and significant mature themes. The story follows a talent agent, Sammy, who tries to make a star out of Max, a gentle giant he discovers in Romania. While violence is brief and played for laughs, the film's central emotional weight comes from themes of terminal illness, parental abandonment, and a main character's eventual death. One scene… Sign up for the full guide
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Is My Giant appropriate for kids?
My Giant is a PG-rated comedy-drama that earns its rating for mild language, some comic violence, and significant mature themes. The story follows a talent agent, Sammy, who tries to make a star out of Max, a gentle giant he discovers in Romania. While violence is brief and… Read more — free account
Content severity in My Giant
What happens in My Giant, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in My Giant
Content is virtually nonexistent. A single, very chaste kiss is shared between a husband and wife as they reconcile.
Violence and gore in My Giant
Violence is infrequent and mild, with a comedic tone. Max gets into a brief fight where he throws a couple of thugs, but no blood is shown. Another scene involves a comic wrestling match. The most graphic moment is non-violent crude humor, where a character who is drunk vomits a large amount onto another person.
Language in My Giant
Language is mild and infrequent, consistent with its PG rating. Expect some scattered uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn', along with religious exclamations, but no strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Giant
There is some social drinking shown. In one key scene, the character Max is encouraged to drink hard liquor to seem more intimidating for a movie role; he becomes drunk, leading him to act erratically and vomit.
Mature themes in My Giant
The film deals with several mature and potentially sad themes. A central plot point is that Max has a terminal heart condition and not long to live, and his death occurs off-screen at the end. The story also heavily features the themes of parental abandonment, exploitation for fame, deception, and emotional distress over lost love.
Scary moments in My Giant
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for My Giant 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 Giant appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Giant is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. My Giant is a PG-rated comedy-drama that earns its rating for mild language, some comic violence, and significant mature themes. The story follows a talent agent, Sammy, who tries to make a star out of Max, a gentle…
What age rating does My Giant have?
My Giant is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is My Giant about?
My Giant is a PG-rated comedy-drama that earns its rating for mild language, some comic violence, and significant mature themes. The story follows a talent agent, Sammy, who tries to make a star out of Max, a gentle giant he discovers in Romania. While violence is brief and played for laughs, the film's central…
Is there sex or nudity in My Giant?
Content is virtually nonexistent. A single, very chaste kiss is shared between a husband and wife as they reconcile.
How violent is My Giant?
Violence is infrequent and mild, with a comedic tone. Max gets into a brief fight where he throws a couple of thugs, but no blood is shown. Another scene involves a comic wrestling match. The most graphic moment is non-violent crude humor, where a character…
Is the language in My Giant appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent, consistent with its PG rating. Expect some scattered uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn', along with religious exclamations, but no strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Giant?
There is some social drinking shown. In one key scene, the character Max is encouraged to drink hard liquor to seem more intimidating for a movie role; he becomes drunk, leading him to act erratically and vomit.
What mature themes appear in My Giant?
The film deals with several mature and potentially sad themes. A central plot point is that Max has a terminal heart condition and not long to live, and his death occurs off-screen at the end. The story also heavily features the themes of parental…
How long is My Giant?
My Giant runs 103 minutes, directed by Michael Lehmann, released in 1998.
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