One Fine Day (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Melanie Parker, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, a newspaper columnist and father of Maggie, are both divorced. They meet one morning when overwhelmed Jack is left unexpectedly with Maggie and forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a result, both children miss their school field trip and are stuck with the parents. The two adults project their negative stereotypes of ex-spouses on each other, but end up needing to rely on each other to watch the children as each must save his job. Humor is added by… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG • 1996 • 1h 48m
This PG-rated romantic comedy, "One Fine Day", follows two frantic single parents, Melanie Parker and Jack Taylor, whose lives collide over the course of a chaotic day in New York City. The film's rating is due to some language and mild sensuality. Parents should be aware of several instances of profanity (including "shit" and "asshole"), romantic innuendo, and a few scenes with passionate kissing. The most intense thematic content… Sign up for the full guide
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Is One Fine Day appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated romantic comedy, "One Fine Day", follows two frantic single parents, Melanie Parker and Jack Taylor, whose lives collide over the course of a chaotic day in New York City. The film's rating is due to some language and mild sensuality. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in One Fine Day
What happens in One Fine Day, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 1/10
Sex and nudity in One Fine Day
Content is limited to mild sensuality and innuendo. The two lead adults flirt, and there are conversations that briefly reference underwear and use double entendres (e.g., about "balls"). Near the end of the film, the leads share a few passionate kisses. In one final scene, a woman is seen in a man's shirt that reveals her panties and a partial view of her buttocks as she puts her leg on a sink.
Violence and gore in One Fine Day
Violence is nearly absent. The only instances are comedic or very mild. In one scene, a woman trips and falls, breaking a scale model of a building. It's also implied that a cat eats two goldfish from a bowl, though this is not shown on screen; the empty bowl is seen later.
Language in One Fine Day
Moderate for a PG film. The screenplay includes several instances of profanity used by stressed adults. Expect to hear "shit," "goddammit," "damn it," "asshole," "bastard," "hell," and "piss." Some of these are said in front of the children.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in One Fine Day
Substance use is very light and incidental. Adults briefly have alcoholic drinks during a business meeting in a club. There is no smoking or drug use, although a panicked phone call from a child at daycare mentions another kid having a psychedelic drug, which is quickly revealed to be a misunderstanding.
Mature themes in One Fine Day
The film's primary themes involve the stress and chaos of being a single working parent. The lead characters are divorced and frequently argue out of frustration. The most significant thematic moment is a stressful sequence where a young girl wanders off in a busy city, leading to her mother's panic before she is found safe.
Scary moments in One Fine Day
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for One Fine Day 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 One Fine Day appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests One Fine Day is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated romantic comedy, "One Fine Day", follows two frantic single parents, Melanie Parker and Jack Taylor, whose lives collide over the course of a chaotic day in New York City. The film's rating is due to some…
What age rating does One Fine Day have?
One Fine Day is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is One Fine Day about?
This PG-rated romantic comedy, "One Fine Day", follows two frantic single parents, Melanie Parker and Jack Taylor, whose lives collide over the course of a chaotic day in New York City. The film's rating is due to some language and mild sensuality. Parents should be aware of several instances of profanity (including…
Is there sex or nudity in One Fine Day?
Content is limited to mild sensuality and innuendo. The two lead adults flirt, and there are conversations that briefly reference underwear and use double entendres (e.g., about "balls"). Near the end of the film, the leads share a few passionate kisses. In…
How violent is One Fine Day?
Violence is nearly absent. The only instances are comedic or very mild. In one scene, a woman trips and falls, breaking a scale model of a building. It's also implied that a cat eats two goldfish from a bowl, though this is not shown on screen; the empty bowl…
Is the language in One Fine Day appropriate for kids?
Moderate for a PG film. The screenplay includes several instances of profanity used by stressed adults. Expect to hear "shit," "goddammit," "damn it," "asshole," "bastard," "hell," and "piss." Some of these are said in front of the children.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in One Fine Day?
Substance use is very light and incidental. Adults briefly have alcoholic drinks during a business meeting in a club. There is no smoking or drug use, although a panicked phone call from a child at daycare mentions another kid having a psychedelic drug, which…
What mature themes appear in One Fine Day?
The film's primary themes involve the stress and chaos of being a single working parent. The lead characters are divorced and frequently argue out of frustration. The most significant thematic moment is a stressful sequence where a young girl wanders off in a…
How long is One Fine Day?
One Fine Day runs 108 minutes, directed by Michael Hoffman, released in 1996.
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