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She's Making a List (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Naughty or Nice inspector Isabel Haynes doesn’t anticipate anything out of the ordinary when she’s assigned to evaluate 11-year-old Charlie Duncan. However, soon, Isabel falls for Charlie’s widowed father Jason, which makes her question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart.

Rated NR • 2025 • 1h 24m

Age
6+

This film is a lighthearted holiday romance suitable for most family members. "She's Making a List" received its TV-G rating due to its very mild content. The story follows a "Naughty or Nice" inspector, Isabel Haynes, who falls for a widowed father, Jason, while evaluating his son, Charlie. Parents should be aware of some mature themes, primarily the gentle discussion of a deceased parent, which may be sad for younger viewers… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Lacey Chabert
Lacey Chabert
Andrew W. Walker
Andrew W. Walker
Cadence Compton
Cadence Compton
Steve Bacic
Steve Bacic
Louriza Tronco
Louriza Tronco
BJ Harrison
BJ Harrison
Alessandro Miro
Alessandro Miro
DB
Dax Belanger
Francisco Trujillo Avalos-Davidson
Francisco Trujillo Avalos-Davidson
Kurt Long
Kurt Long
Brahm Taylor
Brahm Taylor
Antonio Cayonne
Antonio Cayonne
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Is She's Making a List appropriate for kids?

This film is a lighthearted holiday romance suitable for most family members. "She's Making a List" received its TV-G rating due to its very mild content. The story follows a "Naughty or Nice" inspector, Isabel Haynes, who falls for a widowed father, Jason, while evaluating his… Read more — free account

Content severity in She's Making a List

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 1/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in She's Making a List, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
  3. 0:48 🍷 Substances 1/10
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Sex and nudity in She's Making a List

Content is limited to a few brief, chaste kisses between the two romantic leads. There is some light romantic tension and hand-holding, but no innuendo or sexual dialogue.

Violence and gore in She's Making a List

None. There are no scenes of violence, fighting, or aggression. The tone remains consistently light and conflict is purely emotional and situational.

Language in She's Making a List

None. The dialogue is completely free of profanity, consistent with its TV-G rating.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in She's Making a List

There is very light and incidental depiction of alcohol. Adults are briefly shown drinking wine at a holiday party or dinner in a social, celebratory context. There is no focus on drinking and no one appears intoxicated.

Mature themes in She's Making a List

The primary theme involves coping with the loss of a family member; it's mentioned that the young boy's mother has passed away, and the holidays are a difficult reminder. This is handled gently. Other themes include the conflict between professional duty and personal feelings, and the importance of family and love.

Scary moments in She's Making a List

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for She's Making a List 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 She's Making a List appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests She's Making a List is best for ages 6+. It's rated NR. This film is a lighthearted holiday romance suitable for most family members. "She's Making a List" received its TV-G rating due to its very mild content. The story follows a "Naughty or Nice" inspector, Isabel Haynes…

What age rating does She's Making a List have?

She's Making a List is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is She's Making a List about?

This film is a lighthearted holiday romance suitable for most family members. "She's Making a List" received its TV-G rating due to its very mild content. The story follows a "Naughty or Nice" inspector, Isabel Haynes, who falls for a widowed father, Jason, while evaluating his son, Charlie. Parents should be aware of…

Is there sex or nudity in She's Making a List?

Content is limited to a few brief, chaste kisses between the two romantic leads. There is some light romantic tension and hand-holding, but no innuendo or sexual dialogue.

How violent is She's Making a List?

None. There are no scenes of violence, fighting, or aggression. The tone remains consistently light and conflict is purely emotional and situational.

Is the language in She's Making a List appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is completely free of profanity, consistent with its TV-G rating.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in She's Making a List?

There is very light and incidental depiction of alcohol. Adults are briefly shown drinking wine at a holiday party or dinner in a social, celebratory context. There is no focus on drinking and no one appears intoxicated.

What mature themes appear in She's Making a List?

The primary theme involves coping with the loss of a family member; it's mentioned that the young boy's mother has passed away, and the holidays are a difficult reminder. This is handled gently. Other themes include the conflict between professional duty and…

How long is She's Making a List?

She's Making a List runs 84 minutes, directed by Stacey N. Harding, released in 2025.

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