Passport to Paris (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sent to Paris to visit their grandfather, the twins fall in love with France, not to mention two French boys.
Rated G • 1999 • 1h 27m
Rated G, 'Passport to Paris' is a light family-friendly film with minimal content concerns. The story follows teenage twins Melanie and Allyson on a trip to Paris, focusing on their innocent summer romance with two French boys, which includes extensive flirtation and a brief first kiss. Other content is very mild, including scenes where the girls consistently disobey their guardian, a brief comedic moment of a character accidentally… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Passport to Paris appropriate for kids?
Rated G, 'Passport to Paris' is a light family-friendly film with minimal content concerns. The story follows teenage twins Melanie and Allyson on a trip to Paris, focusing on their innocent summer romance with two French boys, which includes extensive flirtation and a brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in Passport to Paris
What happens in Passport to Paris, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:10 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 1/10
Sex and nudity in Passport to Paris
Sexual content is extremely light and consists entirely of innocent teenage romance. The 13-year-old main characters are boy-crazy, and the plot revolves around their flirtations with two French boys. This culminates in brief, chaste first kisses at a dance. A friendly supermodel appears in fashionable outfits, some of which show mild cleavage.
Violence and gore in Passport to Paris
Violence is functionally absent. The film contains a couple of moments of very mild slapstick, such as a character comically spitting a drink in another's face. Characters are shown reacting with disgust to food like escargot, but there are no fights, weapons, or injuries.
Language in Passport to Paris
Language is extremely mild. The IMDb Parents Guide notes two uses of the word "God" as a light exclamation. There is no other profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Passport to Paris
Substance use is virtually absent. In one brief, comedic dinner scene, a teenager accidentally sips wine, thinking it is grape juice, and immediately spits it out in disgust.
Mature themes in Passport to Paris
The film's themes are light and suitable for all ages. Central ideas include first romance, experiencing a new culture, and family connection. The main characters repeatedly disobey their minder to have fun, which leads to them being briefly detained by police for trespassing, but this is resolved without serious consequence. The girls also learn to appreciate their grandfather, and he learns to prioritize family over work.
Scary moments in Passport to Paris
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Passport to Paris 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 Passport to Paris appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Passport to Paris is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, 'Passport to Paris' is a light family-friendly film with minimal content concerns. The story follows teenage twins Melanie and Allyson on a trip to Paris, focusing on their innocent summer romance with two…
What age rating does Passport to Paris have?
Passport to Paris is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Passport to Paris about?
Rated G, 'Passport to Paris' is a light family-friendly film with minimal content concerns. The story follows teenage twins Melanie and Allyson on a trip to Paris, focusing on their innocent summer romance with two French boys, which includes extensive flirtation and a brief first kiss. Other content is very mild…
Is there sex or nudity in Passport to Paris?
Sexual content is extremely light and consists entirely of innocent teenage romance. The 13-year-old main characters are boy-crazy, and the plot revolves around their flirtations with two French boys. This culminates in brief, chaste first kisses at a dance…
How violent is Passport to Paris?
Violence is functionally absent. The film contains a couple of moments of very mild slapstick, such as a character comically spitting a drink in another's face. Characters are shown reacting with disgust to food like escargot, but there are no fights…
Is the language in Passport to Paris appropriate for kids?
Language is extremely mild. The IMDb Parents Guide notes two uses of the word "God" as a light exclamation. There is no other profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Passport to Paris?
Substance use is virtually absent. In one brief, comedic dinner scene, a teenager accidentally sips wine, thinking it is grape juice, and immediately spits it out in disgust.
What mature themes appear in Passport to Paris?
The film's themes are light and suitable for all ages. Central ideas include first romance, experiencing a new culture, and family connection. The main characters repeatedly disobey their minder to have fun, which leads to them being briefly detained by…
How long is Passport to Paris?
Passport to Paris runs 87 minutes, directed by Alan Metter, released in 1999.
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