Paper Heart (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Paper Heart is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This hybrid documentary-fiction film follows Charlyne Yi as she explores the nature of love, which leads to a budding, on-camera romance with a fictionalized Michael Cera. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for some…

Paper Heart is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This hybrid documentary-fiction film follows Charlyne Yi as she explores the nature of love, which leads to a budding, on-camera romance with a fictionalized Michael Cera. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for some language, including a few uses of the "s--t". Other content is mild and includes some social drinking…

None. The film's central topic is romantic love, but there is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity. The subject of physical intimacy is only briefly and non-explicitly alluded to in passing during interviews.

Extremely mild. There is a single, brief stop-motion animated sequence that depicts a car exploding as part of a narrated story. This moment is stylized, non-graphic, and not frightening.

Moderate. The PG-13 rating is for language. The film contains approximately three uses of "s--t". Milder profanity is also used, including "ass," "hell," and "bastard."

Mild. Characters are occasionally seen drinking beer or wine in social settings, such as at a house party or in a bar. There are also a few brief instances of characters smoking cigarettes.

Mild. The main theme is the exploration of love and relationships, including the fear of heartbreak and skepticism about romance. Various interview subjects discuss their personal histories with love, marriage, and divorce, but these topics are handled in a…

Paper Heart runs 88 minutes, directed by Nicholas Jasenovec, released in 2009.

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