My Spy (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 39m
My Spy received its PG-13 rating primarily for action-comedy violence and moderate language. The film follows CIA operative JJ as he is blackmailed by a 9-year-old girl, Sophie. Parents should be aware of frequent stylized violence, including shootouts, fistfights, and explosions, as well as a character falling to their death. The language includes multiple uses of "shit," "bitch," and "dick," some of which is said by the child… Sign up for the full guide
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Is My Spy appropriate for kids?
My Spy received its PG-13 rating primarily for action-comedy violence and moderate language. The film follows CIA operative JJ as he is blackmailed by a 9-year-old girl, Sophie. Parents should be aware of frequent stylized violence, including shootouts, fistfights, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in My Spy
What happens in My Spy, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:10 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in My Spy
Content is very light. A man and woman share a few brief kisses. In one understated comedic moment, two male neighbors imply they are a couple by saying they "share interests in long range missiles." There is also a brief, non-sexual scene of a man flexing his muscles.
Violence and gore in My Spy
The film contains moderate, sustained action-comedy violence. The opening scene features a large shootout with automatic weapons and explosions, and a brief, fake-looking decapitated head is seen flying across a screen. Other scenes include fistfights, a character being accidentally stabbed in the leg with a knife (prompting another character to vomit), and a finale involving a kidnapping, a fight on a moving plane, and a villain falling to his death. The violence is largely free of blood and gore.
Language in My Spy
Language is moderate and a key reason for the PG-13 rating. There are approximately 10 uses of "shit," a few uses of "bitch" and "ass," and two uses of "dick" (used as an insult). Notably, the 9-year-old protagonist says "dick" on one occasion. One use of "fuck" is mouthed but not spoken aloud at the end of the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Spy
Substance use is mild and incidental. Adult characters are shown drinking wine and beer in social settings, such as during a meal or on a date. There is no depiction of drunkenness, smoking, or drug use.
Mature themes in My Spy
The film deals with some mature themes in a lighthearted context. The central plot involves a child whose father was murdered (before the film's events), and she is later kidnapped and held hostage, putting a child in significant peril. The ethics of spying, lying, and blackmail are central to the plot, though handled with a comedic tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Spy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Spy is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. My Spy received its PG-13 rating primarily for action-comedy violence and moderate language. The film follows CIA operative JJ as he is blackmailed by a 9-year-old girl, Sophie. Parents should be aware of frequent…
What age rating does My Spy have?
My Spy is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is My Spy about?
My Spy received its PG-13 rating primarily for action-comedy violence and moderate language. The film follows CIA operative JJ as he is blackmailed by a 9-year-old girl, Sophie. Parents should be aware of frequent stylized violence, including shootouts, fistfights, and explosions, as well as a character falling to…
Is there sex or nudity in My Spy?
Content is very light. A man and woman share a few brief kisses. In one understated comedic moment, two male neighbors imply they are a couple by saying they "share interests in long range missiles." There is also a brief, non-sexual scene of a man flexing…
How violent is My Spy?
The film contains moderate, sustained action-comedy violence. The opening scene features a large shootout with automatic weapons and explosions, and a brief, fake-looking decapitated head is seen flying across a screen. Other scenes include fistfights, a…
Is the language in My Spy appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and a key reason for the PG-13 rating. There are approximately 10 uses of "shit," a few uses of "bitch" and "ass," and two uses of "dick" (used as an insult). Notably, the 9-year-old protagonist says "dick" on one occasion. One use of…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Spy?
Substance use is mild and incidental. Adult characters are shown drinking wine and beer in social settings, such as during a meal or on a date. There is no depiction of drunkenness, smoking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in My Spy?
The film deals with some mature themes in a lighthearted context. The central plot involves a child whose father was murdered (before the film's events), and she is later kidnapped and held hostage, putting a child in significant peril. The ethics of spying…
How long is My Spy?
My Spy runs 99 minutes, directed by Peter Segal, released in 2020.
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