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Psych 2: Lassie Come Home (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed and left for dead, Shawn and Gus return to help him and find themselves embroiled in a case involving the personal, the professional – and even the supernatural.

Rated PG • 2020 • 1h 29m

Age
11+

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home follows the return of Shawn and Gus to Santa Barbara as they investigate a series of mysterious incidents surrounding the recovery of Police Chief Carlton Lassiter. The film carries a TV-PG rating, primarily for its comedic innuendo, brief instances of action-oriented violence, and mature themes surrounding health struggles and recovery. While it maintains the series' characteristic lighthearted tone, parents… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

James Roday Rodriguez
James Roday Rodriguez
Dulé Hill
Dulé Hill
Timothy Omundson
Timothy Omundson
Maggie Lawson
Maggie Lawson
Corbin Bernsen
Corbin Bernsen
Kurt Fuller
Kurt Fuller
Kirsten Nelson
Kirsten Nelson
Jazmyn Simon
Jazmyn Simon
Sarah Chalke
Sarah Chalke
Richard Schiff
Richard Schiff
Sage Brocklebank
Sage Brocklebank
Joel McHale
Joel McHale
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Is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home appropriate for kids?

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home follows the return of Shawn and Gus to Santa Barbara as they investigate a series of mysterious incidents surrounding the recovery of Police Chief Carlton Lassiter. The film carries a TV-PG rating, primarily for its comedic innuendo, brief instances of… Read more — free account

Content severity in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Moderate 4/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, moment by moment

  1. 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

The film includes frequent suggestive dialogue and physical comedy. There are verbal references to 'pubic hair' and 'boners,' along with instances of characters performing suggestive pelvic thrusting gestures. These moments are played for comedic effect rather than explicit content.

Violence and gore in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

Moderate violence includes a man being ambushed and shot, with fleeting shots of blood on his clothing. A character discovers a severed human hand, which is shown briefly. There are also scenes involving gun threats and a physical fight where a character is poked in the eye.

Language in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

Language is very mild and infrequent, mostly limited to words like 'damn' and 'hell.' The film avoids strong profanity throughout its 89-minute runtime.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

There is a minor scene of characters drinking alcohol in a bar. No illicit drug use is depicted, though the plot involves the misuse of prescription pain medication as a central mystery element.

Mature themes in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

The film deals with mature themes including serious physical injury, stroke recovery, and abandonment issues regarding parental figures. These topics are handled with the series' typical blend of humor and occasional emotional sincerity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Psych 2: Lassie Come Home is best for ages 11+. It's rated PG. Psych 2: Lassie Come Home follows the return of Shawn and Gus to Santa Barbara as they investigate a series of mysterious incidents surrounding the recovery of Police Chief Carlton Lassiter. The film carries a TV-PG…

What age rating does Psych 2: Lassie Come Home have?

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.

What is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home about?

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home follows the return of Shawn and Gus to Santa Barbara as they investigate a series of mysterious incidents surrounding the recovery of Police Chief Carlton Lassiter. The film carries a TV-PG rating, primarily for its comedic innuendo, brief instances of action-oriented violence, and mature…

Is there sex or nudity in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?

The film includes frequent suggestive dialogue and physical comedy. There are verbal references to 'pubic hair' and 'boners,' along with instances of characters performing suggestive pelvic thrusting gestures. These moments are played for comedic effect…

How violent is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?

Moderate violence includes a man being ambushed and shot, with fleeting shots of blood on his clothing. A character discovers a severed human hand, which is shown briefly. There are also scenes involving gun threats and a physical fight where a character is…

Is the language in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild and infrequent, mostly limited to words like 'damn' and 'hell.' The film avoids strong profanity throughout its 89-minute runtime.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?

There is a minor scene of characters drinking alcohol in a bar. No illicit drug use is depicted, though the plot involves the misuse of prescription pain medication as a central mystery element.

What mature themes appear in Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?

The film deals with mature themes including serious physical injury, stroke recovery, and abandonment issues regarding parental figures. These topics are handled with the series' typical blend of humor and occasional emotional sincerity.

How long is Psych 2: Lassie Come Home?

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home runs 89 minutes, directed by Steve Franks, released in 2020.

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