The Majestic (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.
Rated PG • 2001 • 2h 32m
A blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter gets amnesia in a car accident and is welcomed by a small town as their war hero returned. Jim Carrey in a dramatic role. PG rating is appropriate — a Frank Capra homage.
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Is The Majestic appropriate for kids?
A blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter gets amnesia in a car accident and is welcomed by a small town as their war hero returned. Jim Carrey in a dramatic role. PG rating is appropriate — a Frank Capra homage. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Majestic
What happens in The Majestic, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:52 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 1:48 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Majestic
None.
Violence and gore in The Majestic
None.
Language in The Majestic
Mild language consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Majestic
None.
Mature themes in The Majestic
The Red Scare and McCarthyism — a man who refuses to name names even when it would save him. The film is sentimental but sincere. Jim Carrey's dramatic restraint is effective. A love letter to small-town America and the First Amendment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Majestic appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Majestic is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. A blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter gets amnesia in a car accident and is welcomed by a small town as their war hero returned. Jim Carrey in a dramatic role. PG rating is appropriate — a Frank Capra homage.
What age rating does The Majestic have?
The Majestic is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Majestic about?
A blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter gets amnesia in a car accident and is welcomed by a small town as their war hero returned. Jim Carrey in a dramatic role. PG rating is appropriate — a Frank Capra homage.
Is there sex or nudity in The Majestic?
None.
How violent is The Majestic?
None.
Is the language in The Majestic appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Majestic?
None.
What mature themes appear in The Majestic?
The Red Scare and McCarthyism — a man who refuses to name names even when it would save him. The film is sentimental but sincere. Jim Carrey's dramatic restraint is effective. A love letter to small-town America and the First Amendment.
How long is The Majestic?
The Majestic runs 152 minutes, directed by Frank Darabont, released in 2001.
Where can I read the full The Majestic parent guide?
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