The Money Pit (1986) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-account-draining nightmare. Struggling to keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them, the two watch in hilarious horror as everything—including the kitchen sink—disappears into the Money Pit.
Rated PG • 1986 • 1h 31m
A couple buy a beautiful house at a bargain price — and discover it's a complete disaster that destroys their relationship along with their savings. Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. PG rating is appropriate — cheerful domestic slapstick.
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Is The Money Pit appropriate for kids?
A couple buy a beautiful house at a bargain price — and discover it's a complete disaster that destroys their relationship along with their savings. Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. PG rating is appropriate — cheerful domestic slapstick. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Money Pit
What happens in The Money Pit, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Money Pit
There are no sexual scenes or nudity present in the film. The story focuses on the comedic frustrations of home ownership and the strain it puts on the couple's relationship without relying on mature content. It remains a clean domestic comedy suitable for a family audience.
Violence and gore in The Money Pit
Slapstick home-renovation disasters — floors collapsing, stairs disintegrating. Comic and age-appropriate.
Language in The Money Pit
The film contains occasional mild language and mild profanity consistent with its 1980s PG rating. Viewers will hear some light insults and exclamations during moments of high frustration as the characters deal with the house falling apart. The dialogue is generally polite enough for older children and pre-teens.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Money Pit
There is no significant alcohol, drug, or tobacco use depicted in the film. While characters may appear in social settings where beverages are present, there are no depictions of intoxication or substance abuse. The focus remains entirely on the slapstick physical comedy and the protagonists' financial woes.
Mature themes in The Money Pit
A relationship tested by external pressure — the house as a metaphor for the couple's inability to communicate honestly. Tom Hanks's physical comedy is a precursor to his later dramatic range. Gleefully escalating slapstick.
Scary moments in The Money Pit
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Money Pit 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Money Pit appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Money Pit is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. A couple buy a beautiful house at a bargain price — and discover it's a complete disaster that destroys their relationship along with their savings. Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. PG rating is appropriate — cheerful…
What age rating does The Money Pit have?
The Money Pit is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Money Pit about?
A couple buy a beautiful house at a bargain price — and discover it's a complete disaster that destroys their relationship along with their savings. Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. PG rating is appropriate — cheerful domestic slapstick.
Is there sex or nudity in The Money Pit?
There are no sexual scenes or nudity present in the film. The story focuses on the comedic frustrations of home ownership and the strain it puts on the couple's relationship without relying on mature content. It remains a clean domestic comedy suitable for a…
How violent is The Money Pit?
Slapstick home-renovation disasters — floors collapsing, stairs disintegrating. Comic and age-appropriate.
Is the language in The Money Pit appropriate for kids?
The film contains occasional mild language and mild profanity consistent with its 1980s PG rating. Viewers will hear some light insults and exclamations during moments of high frustration as the characters deal with the house falling apart. The dialogue is…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Money Pit?
There is no significant alcohol, drug, or tobacco use depicted in the film. While characters may appear in social settings where beverages are present, there are no depictions of intoxication or substance abuse. The focus remains entirely on the slapstick…
What mature themes appear in The Money Pit?
A relationship tested by external pressure — the house as a metaphor for the couple's inability to communicate honestly. Tom Hanks's physical comedy is a precursor to his later dramatic range. Gleefully escalating slapstick.
How long is The Money Pit?
The Money Pit runs 91 minutes, directed by Richard Benjamin, released in 1986.
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