New in Town (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Lucy Hill is an ambitious up-and-coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, her cars, and climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment — in the middle of nowhere — to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straightforward assignment becomes a life-changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and, most unexpectedly, the man of her dreams.
Rated PG • 2009 • 1h 37m
New in Town is a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy rated PG mainly for language and some suggestive material. Parents should know the film contains mild sexual humor (e.g., visible nipple outline through a sweater, a red nightgown used as a flag, a brief make-out moment), slapstick/low-grade injuries (a car stuck in a snowbank, a non-graphic accidental shooting) and steady adult language including a cut-off expletive. Alcohol appears… Sign up for the full guide
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Is New in Town appropriate for kids?
New in Town is a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy rated PG mainly for language and some suggestive material. Parents should know the film contains mild sexual humor (e.g., visible nipple outline through a sweater, a red nightgown used as a flag, a brief make-out moment)… Read more — free account
Content severity in New in Town
What happens in New in Town, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:14 💬 Language 6/10
Sex and nudity in New in Town
Light, mostly suggestive and comic. Specific moments noted in the IMDb Parents Guide include Lucy's sweater revealing nipple outlines (no full nudity), an implied thong reference, and a red nightgown tied to her car antenna when she's stuck in a snowdrift. There's a brief, fully-clothed make-out moment implied on a couch; nothing explicit is shown.
Violence and gore in New in Town
Mild and mostly slapstick or incidental. Examples include Lucy driving into a large snowbank, a scene where a man is accidentally shot in the butt (treated comedically) and a rescue from near-freezing when Lucy is stuck on a rural road. The hospital shot shows pellets being removed with a small amount of blood visible, but there are no graphic injuries or sustained brutality.
Language in New in Town
Frequent, including several strong words. IMDb notes multiple uses of 'ass' and its derivatives, repeated uses of 'bitch' and the phrase 'son of a bitch,' two uses of 'shit,' and one cut-off 'MOTHER F--' exclaimed by Lucy at an airport. Expect casual swearing spread through workplace and social scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in New in Town
Mild presence of alcohol. Characters drink at bars and a dinner party features a large container of liquor; one scene (called out in the IMDb guide) shows Lucy down nearly a whole bottle of wine to stay warm while stuck. No drug use or on-screen intoxication leading to serious consequences.
Mature themes in New in Town
The film centers on job loss, economic anxiety, and community upheaval when a corporate restructuring threatens a small-town plant. There's also themes of culture clash (Miami executive vs. Minnesota town), single parenthood (Ted and his daughter) and reevaluating personal priorities; grief over a deceased spouse is implied in Ted's backstory but not graphically depicted.
Scary moments in New in Town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is New in Town appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests New in Town is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. New in Town is a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy rated PG mainly for language and some suggestive material. Parents should know the film contains mild sexual humor (e.g., visible nipple outline through a sweater, a…
What age rating does New in Town have?
New in Town is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is New in Town about?
New in Town is a fish-out-of-water romantic comedy rated PG mainly for language and some suggestive material. Parents should know the film contains mild sexual humor (e.g., visible nipple outline through a sweater, a red nightgown used as a flag, a brief make-out moment), slapstick/low-grade injuries (a car stuck in a…
Is there sex or nudity in New in Town?
Light, mostly suggestive and comic. Specific moments noted in the IMDb Parents Guide include Lucy's sweater revealing nipple outlines (no full nudity), an implied thong reference, and a red nightgown tied to her car antenna when she's stuck in a snowdrift…
How violent is New in Town?
Mild and mostly slapstick or incidental. Examples include Lucy driving into a large snowbank, a scene where a man is accidentally shot in the butt (treated comedically) and a rescue from near-freezing when Lucy is stuck on a rural road. The hospital shot…
Is the language in New in Town appropriate for kids?
Frequent, including several strong words. IMDb notes multiple uses of 'ass' and its derivatives, repeated uses of 'bitch' and the phrase 'son of a bitch,' two uses of 'shit,' and one cut-off 'MOTHER F--' exclaimed by Lucy at an airport. Expect casual swearing…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in New in Town?
Mild presence of alcohol. Characters drink at bars and a dinner party features a large container of liquor; one scene (called out in the IMDb guide) shows Lucy down nearly a whole bottle of wine to stay warm while stuck. No drug use or on-screen intoxication…
What mature themes appear in New in Town?
The film centers on job loss, economic anxiety, and community upheaval when a corporate restructuring threatens a small-town plant. There's also themes of culture clash (Miami executive vs. Minnesota town), single parenthood (Ted and his daughter) and…
How long is New in Town?
New in Town runs 97 minutes, directed by Jonas Elmer, released in 2009.
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