My Girl 2 (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Vada Sultenfuss has a holiday coming up, and an assignment: to do an essay on someone she admires and has never met. She decides she wants to do an assignment on her mother, but quickly realises she knows very little about her. She manages to get her father to agree to let her go to LA to stay with her Uncle Phil and do some research on her mother.
Rated PG • 1994 • 1h 39m
This sequel to "My Girl" follows a teenage Vada Sultenfuss on a journey to Los Angeles to learn about her deceased mother for a school project. The film's PG rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including dealing with parental loss, discovering unsettling family secrets, and navigating the emotional challenges of adolescence. The content includes a few instances of mild language (e.g., "shit," "damn") and brief moments… Sign up for the full guide
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Is My Girl 2 appropriate for kids?
This sequel to "My Girl" follows a teenage Vada Sultenfuss on a journey to Los Angeles to learn about her deceased mother for a school project. The film's PG rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including dealing with parental loss, discovering unsettling family… Read more — free account
Content severity in My Girl 2
What happens in My Girl 2, moment by moment
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in My Girl 2
This category is very light. A teenage boy and girl share one brief, gentle kiss goodbye. In one scene, shirtless men are briefly visible in a home movie playing on a TV.
Violence and gore in My Girl 2
None. There is no violence or gore in the film.
Language in My Girl 2
Mild language is used infrequently. There are a few instances of words like "damn," "shit," and "bullshit."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Girl 2
Substance use is minimal. It's revealed that Vada's mother was once suspended from school for smoking. In one scene, a man Vada interviews purposefully blows cigarette smoke in her hair, which angers her.
Mature themes in My Girl 2
Thematic elements are the film's main focus. Vada grapples with the memory of her deceased mother, experiencing emotional distress when she learns surprising details about her mother's past, including a previous marriage that makes Vada question her own parentage. Other themes include coming-of-age transitions, such as getting her ears pierced as an act of independence, and adjusting to a changing family with the impending arrival of a new sibling.
Scary moments in My Girl 2
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for My Girl 2 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 Girl 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Girl 2 is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This sequel to "My Girl" follows a teenage Vada Sultenfuss on a journey to Los Angeles to learn about her deceased mother for a school project. The film's PG rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements…
What age rating does My Girl 2 have?
My Girl 2 is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is My Girl 2 about?
This sequel to "My Girl" follows a teenage Vada Sultenfuss on a journey to Los Angeles to learn about her deceased mother for a school project. The film's PG rating is primarily due to mature thematic elements, including dealing with parental loss, discovering unsettling family secrets, and navigating the emotional…
Is there sex or nudity in My Girl 2?
This category is very light. A teenage boy and girl share one brief, gentle kiss goodbye. In one scene, shirtless men are briefly visible in a home movie playing on a TV.
How violent is My Girl 2?
None. There is no violence or gore in the film.
Is the language in My Girl 2 appropriate for kids?
Mild language is used infrequently. There are a few instances of words like "damn," "shit," and "bullshit."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Girl 2?
Substance use is minimal. It's revealed that Vada's mother was once suspended from school for smoking. In one scene, a man Vada interviews purposefully blows cigarette smoke in her hair, which angers her.
What mature themes appear in My Girl 2?
Thematic elements are the film's main focus. Vada grapples with the memory of her deceased mother, experiencing emotional distress when she learns surprising details about her mother's past, including a previous marriage that makes Vada question her own…
How long is My Girl 2?
My Girl 2 runs 99 minutes, directed by Howard Zieff, released in 1994.
Where can I read the full My Girl 2 parent guide?
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