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Penny Pincher! (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

François Gautier is stingy! Saving puts the joy, it causes pay sweats. His life is set for the sole purpose of never spend anything. A life that will switch in one day: he falls in love and discovers he has a daughter he did not know existed. Forced to lie in order to hide his terrible default, this will be the beginning for François problems. Because lie can sometimes be expensive. Very expensive…

Rated 0 • 2016 • 1h 29m

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Penny Pincher! (2016) is an unrated French comedy about François Gautier, a compulsive saver whose life is upended when he falls in love and unexpectedly learns he has a daughter. The film earned its adult-leaning ratings for recurring mature themes (lies, financial stress, a parent-child reveal), mild sexual content (brief kissing and suggestive jokes), and occasional coarse language. Physical action is limited to slapstick falls and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Dany Boon
Dany Boon
Laurence Arné
Laurence Arné
Noémie Schmidt
Noémie Schmidt
Patrick Ridremont
Patrick Ridremont
Karina Marimon
Karina Marimon
Nicolas Lumbreras
Nicolas Lumbreras
Christophe Canard
Christophe Canard
Christophe Favre
Christophe Favre
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Anne-Sophie Girard
Anne-Sophie Girard
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Monique Mauclair
Laurent Saint-Gérard
Laurent Saint-Gérard
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Is Penny Pincher! appropriate for kids?

Penny Pincher! (2016) is an unrated French comedy about François Gautier, a compulsive saver whose life is upended when he falls in love and unexpectedly learns he has a daughter. The film earned its adult-leaning ratings for recurring mature themes (lies, financial stress, a… Read more — free account

Content severity in Penny Pincher!

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Penny Pincher!, moment by moment

  1. 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  2. 0:09 💬 Language 3/10
  3. 0:14 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Penny Pincher!

Light and brief. The romance between François and his love interest includes a short, on-screen kiss and a few flirtatious remarks; no nudity or explicit sex. There are a couple of suggestive jokes about dating and intimacy but nothing visual or prolonged.

Violence and gore in Penny Pincher!

Mild, comedic physicality rather than real harm. The film uses slapstick (a fall, a stumble) and one brief shove during a heated argument; injuries are not serious or graphic and no weapons are shown. Expect physical comedy and brief moments of raised voices and pushing.

Language in Penny Pincher!

Occasional mild to moderate profanity and name-calling. Characters use coarse words and sharp insults in tense scenes and comedic exchanges, but there are no prolonged tirades of extreme swearing. Language is typical of adult comedies rather than children's fare.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Penny Pincher!

None. There are no verified on-screen drug scenes or sustained alcohol use reported in available guides.

Mature themes in Penny Pincher!

Moderate thematic content: the story centers on unexpected parenthood, deception (François lies to hide his stinginess), eviction/financial stress, and relationship strains. Several scenes are emotionally charged — a reveal that he has a daughter, arguments over money, and a tearful reconciliation — which may feel intense for younger viewers. These are non-graphic but deal with mature family issues.

Scary moments in Penny Pincher!

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Penny Pincher! 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penny Pincher! appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Penny Pincher! is best for ages 10+. It's rated 0. Penny Pincher! (2016) is an unrated French comedy about François Gautier, a compulsive saver whose life is upended when he falls in love and unexpectedly learns he has a daughter. The film earned its adult-leaning…

What age rating does Penny Pincher! have?

Penny Pincher! is officially rated 0. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Penny Pincher! about?

Penny Pincher! (2016) is an unrated French comedy about François Gautier, a compulsive saver whose life is upended when he falls in love and unexpectedly learns he has a daughter. The film earned its adult-leaning ratings for recurring mature themes (lies, financial stress, a parent-child reveal), mild sexual content…

Is there sex or nudity in Penny Pincher!?

Light and brief. The romance between François and his love interest includes a short, on-screen kiss and a few flirtatious remarks; no nudity or explicit sex. There are a couple of suggestive jokes about dating and intimacy but nothing visual or prolonged.

How violent is Penny Pincher!?

Mild, comedic physicality rather than real harm. The film uses slapstick (a fall, a stumble) and one brief shove during a heated argument; injuries are not serious or graphic and no weapons are shown. Expect physical comedy and brief moments of raised voices…

Is the language in Penny Pincher! appropriate for kids?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity and name-calling. Characters use coarse words and sharp insults in tense scenes and comedic exchanges, but there are no prolonged tirades of extreme swearing. Language is typical of adult comedies rather than children's…

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Penny Pincher!?

None. There are no verified on-screen drug scenes or sustained alcohol use reported in available guides.

What mature themes appear in Penny Pincher!?

Moderate thematic content: the story centers on unexpected parenthood, deception (François lies to hide his stinginess), eviction/financial stress, and relationship strains. Several scenes are emotionally charged — a reveal that he has a daughter, arguments…

How long is Penny Pincher!?

Penny Pincher! runs 89 minutes, directed by Fred Cavayé, released in 2016.

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