The Pacifier (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.
Rated PG • 2005 • 1h 35m
The Pacifier receives its PG rating for action violence, some language, and rude humor. The film centers on Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe, who must protect the five grieving Plummer children after their father is killed on a mission. The movie contains frequent stylized, comic, and bloodless violence, including explosions, martial arts fights, and threats with guns. The most significant content involves the theme of parental death, which is a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Pacifier appropriate for kids?
The Pacifier receives its PG rating for action violence, some language, and rude humor. The film centers on Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe, who must protect the five grieving Plummer children after their father is killed on a mission. The movie contains frequent stylized, comic, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Pacifier
What happens in The Pacifier, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Pacifier
Content is light and mostly consists of mild humor. A young girl asks Shane why his pectoral muscles, which she calls "boobs," are so big. A teenage girl wears some revealing outfits, including a low-cut top and short skirt. Shane is seen shirtless and wrapped only in a towel in front of the children. At the end of the film, two adult characters share a brief, gentle kiss.
Violence and gore in The Pacifier
Moderate action violence is present, particularly in the opening and closing scenes. The film begins with a military raid featuring explosions, gunfire, and characters being thrown by blasts. A key character is shot and killed (no blood is shown). Throughout the film there are several choreographed martial arts fights, slapstick falls, and a scene where villains break into the house and fight Shane. The finale includes a car chase and crash, and children being tied up and held at gunpoint. All violence is stylized…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Pacifier
Language is very light. There are a couple uses of "hell," one instance of "balls" used as an exclamation, and some mild name-calling like "butt-head."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Pacifier
Substance use is essentially absent. Adults are briefly seen with what appears to be beer or punch in the background of a party scene, but there is no focus on it.
Mature themes in The Pacifier
The most significant content concerns are thematic. The plot is driven by the recent, violent death of the children's father, and the family's grief is a recurring element. The children act out as a result of their loss, and one character bonds with another over their shared experience of losing a father. A moment of confusion occurs when a swastika armband is found in a teen's locker, but it's quickly explained it's a prop for a school play ("The Sound of Music"). In the climax, a trusted adult character is…
Read more — free accountScary moments in The Pacifier
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Pacifier 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 Pacifier appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Pacifier is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Pacifier receives its PG rating for action violence, some language, and rude humor. The film centers on Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe, who must protect the five grieving Plummer children after their father is killed on a…
What age rating does The Pacifier have?
The Pacifier is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Pacifier about?
The Pacifier receives its PG rating for action violence, some language, and rude humor. The film centers on Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe, who must protect the five grieving Plummer children after their father is killed on a mission. The movie contains frequent stylized, comic, and bloodless violence, including explosions…
Is there sex or nudity in The Pacifier?
Content is light and mostly consists of mild humor. A young girl asks Shane why his pectoral muscles, which she calls "boobs," are so big. A teenage girl wears some revealing outfits, including a low-cut top and short skirt. Shane is seen shirtless and…
How violent is The Pacifier?
Moderate action violence is present, particularly in the opening and closing scenes. The film begins with a military raid featuring explosions, gunfire, and characters being thrown by blasts. A key character is shot and killed (no blood is shown). Throughout…
Is the language in The Pacifier appropriate for kids?
Language is very light. There are a couple uses of "hell," one instance of "balls" used as an exclamation, and some mild name-calling like "butt-head."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Pacifier?
Substance use is essentially absent. Adults are briefly seen with what appears to be beer or punch in the background of a party scene, but there is no focus on it.
What mature themes appear in The Pacifier?
The most significant content concerns are thematic. The plot is driven by the recent, violent death of the children's father, and the family's grief is a recurring element. The children act out as a result of their loss, and one character bonds with another…
How long is The Pacifier?
The Pacifier runs 95 minutes, directed by Adam Shankman, released in 2005.
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