Regarding Henry (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Regarding Henry is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A ruthless, corrupt attorney is shot in the head during a robbery — and the brain damage transforms him into a kind, honest man. Harrison Ford and Annette Bening. PG-13 rating is appropriate.

Regarding Henry is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

A ruthless, corrupt attorney is shot in the head during a robbery — and the brain damage transforms him into a kind, honest man. Harrison Ford and Annette Bening. PG-13 rating is appropriate.

There is no depicted sexual activity or nudity in the film. The story instead focuses on the emotional rebuilding of a marriage and familial bonds after a traumatic event, remaining appropriate for a general audience in this regard.

The central act of violence involves a sudden, startling shooting during a convenience store robbery, which includes brief blood and a heavy sense of impact. While the sequence is not excessively graphic or gory, the realistic presentation of the injury and…

The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of profanity such as 'sh*t', 'a**', and 'hell'. The dialogue reflects the adult stresses of the legal profession and the frustrations inherent in the main…

There is no significant depiction of illegal drug use or substance abuse throughout the film. Occasional social drinking may occur in the background of professional or dinner settings, but these moments are incidental to the plot and are not a point of focus.

A film that asks whether the man who emerges from brain damage is better than the man who went in — and whether we should mourn what was lost. Harrison Ford's physical performance of relearning to walk and talk is genuinely moving.

Regarding Henry runs 107 minutes, directed by Mike Nichols, released in 1991.

Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.