9 to 5 (1980) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests 9 to 5 is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. Three secretaries fantasise about — and accidentally execute — revenge against their sexist, lying boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton (in her film debut). PG rating covers adult themes handled as comedy.

9 to 5 is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Three secretaries fantasise about — and accidentally execute — revenge against their sexist, lying boss. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton (in her film debut). PG rating covers adult themes handled as comedy.

There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in the film. The plot focuses on the female leads navigating workplace harassment and sexism, but these themes are presented through dialogue and comedic situations rather than graphic visuals.

A rat poison mix-up — played as screwball comedy. The boss kidnapped. Comic and age-appropriate.

The film contains mild profanity consistent with its 1980 PG rating. Viewers will hear occasional uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn,' as well as some workplace-related insults that reflect the social frustrations of the characters.

A significant sequence features the three main characters sharing a marijuana joint while discussing their frustrations, which is played entirely for slapstick comedy. There is also social drinking of alcohol and scenes of characters smoking cigarettes, which…

Workplace sexism depicted with satirical precision — wage theft, sexual harassment, credit-stealing. The three women's differing personalities and perspectives make the ensemble work. Dolly Parton's theme song is one of country music's great workplace anthems.

9 to 5 runs 110 minutes, directed by Colin Higgins, released in 1980.

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