Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A girl, sent by her parents to live with her two eccentric aunts, finds out on her sixteenth birthday that she is a witch.
Rated PG • 1996 • 1h 31m
This pilot movie for the popular TV series introduces Sabrina, a girl who discovers she is a witch on her 16th birthday. The film's PG rating is for mild thematic elements. Parents should be aware of light teen romance, including crushes and a few brief kisses between teenagers. The primary conflict comes from a high school rival's attempts at social sabotage, and any violence is cartoonish and magical, such as a character being… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sabrina the Teenage Witch appropriate for kids?
This pilot movie for the popular TV series introduces Sabrina, a girl who discovers she is a witch on her 16th birthday. The film's PG rating is for mild thematic elements. Parents should be aware of light teen romance, including crushes and a few brief kisses between teenagers… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
What happens in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Content is limited to light teen romance. Sabrina has a crush on a boy named Seth, and her rival, Katie, also pursues him. There are a few scenes of kissing, but they are brief and not passionate. No innuendo or sexual content is present.
Violence and gore in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Violence is minimal, cartoonish, and magical in nature. A rival student is briefly turned into a pineapple. Another sequence involves a magically-created windstorm inside a school dance. No one is seriously harmed, and the tone remains comedic throughout.
Language in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Language is very infrequent and mild. The term 'jerk' is used once or twice. There is no strong or frequent profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Substance use is very minor. In one scene, adults (Sabrina's aunts) serve and drink champagne at her 16th birthday party. Sabrina is offered a glass but declines. There is no other depiction of substance use.
Mature themes in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
The film explores themes of coming-of-age, self-discovery, and the responsibility that comes with new abilities. Sabrina struggles with learning her powers and fitting in at a new school. There are also light themes of peer pressure, rivalry, and using one's talents for good.
Scary moments in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sabrina the Teenage Witch appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sabrina the Teenage Witch is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This pilot movie for the popular TV series introduces Sabrina, a girl who discovers she is a witch on her 16th birthday. The film's PG rating is for mild thematic elements. Parents should be aware of light teen romance…
What age rating does Sabrina the Teenage Witch have?
Sabrina the Teenage Witch is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Sabrina the Teenage Witch about?
This pilot movie for the popular TV series introduces Sabrina, a girl who discovers she is a witch on her 16th birthday. The film's PG rating is for mild thematic elements. Parents should be aware of light teen romance, including crushes and a few brief kisses between teenagers. The primary conflict comes from a high…
Is there sex or nudity in Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
Content is limited to light teen romance. Sabrina has a crush on a boy named Seth, and her rival, Katie, also pursues him. There are a few scenes of kissing, but they are brief and not passionate. No innuendo or sexual content is present.
How violent is Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
Violence is minimal, cartoonish, and magical in nature. A rival student is briefly turned into a pineapple. Another sequence involves a magically-created windstorm inside a school dance. No one is seriously harmed, and the tone remains comedic throughout.
Is the language in Sabrina the Teenage Witch appropriate for kids?
Language is very infrequent and mild. The term 'jerk' is used once or twice. There is no strong or frequent profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
Substance use is very minor. In one scene, adults (Sabrina's aunts) serve and drink champagne at her 16th birthday party. Sabrina is offered a glass but declines. There is no other depiction of substance use.
What mature themes appear in Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
The film explores themes of coming-of-age, self-discovery, and the responsibility that comes with new abilities. Sabrina struggles with learning her powers and fitting in at a new school. There are also light themes of peer pressure, rivalry, and using one's…
How long is Sabrina the Teenage Witch?
Sabrina the Teenage Witch runs 91 minutes, directed by Tibor Takács, released in 1996.
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