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The Perfect Man (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Holly is tired of moving every time her mom Jean breaks up with yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man, an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her self-esteem.

Rated PG • 2005 • 1h 40m

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This PG-rated romantic comedy earns its rating primarily for thematic elements and some mildly suggestive content. The story follows teenager Holly, who invents a fictional secret admirer online to boost the self-esteem of her single mother, Jean, and prevent her from moving again. The film's main concerns for parents revolve around the central theme of deception, with Holly engaging in a well-intentioned but manipulative "catfishing"… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear
Chris Noth
Chris Noth
Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley
Ben Feldman
Ben Feldman
Vanessa Lengies
Vanessa Lengies
Caroline Rhea
Caroline Rhea
Kym Whitley
Kym Whitley
Aria Wallace
Aria Wallace
Michelle Nolden
Michelle Nolden
Carson Kressley
Carson Kressley
Curtis Fletcher
Curtis Fletcher
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Is The Perfect Man appropriate for kids?

This PG-rated romantic comedy earns its rating primarily for thematic elements and some mildly suggestive content. The story follows teenager Holly, who invents a fictional secret admirer online to boost the self-esteem of her single mother, Jean, and prevent her from moving… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Perfect Man

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in The Perfect Man, moment by moment

  1. 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  3. 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
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Sex and nudity in The Perfect Man

There is no nudity or sexual activity. The film's rating reason of "mildly suggestive content" refers to some kissing between both adults and teenagers, frequent discussions of dating and romance, and mild flirting. In one scene, a man admits he was unfaithful to his girlfriend. In another, a man at a school meeting publicly offers to date a single mother.

Violence and gore in The Perfect Man

None. There is no violence or gore depicted in the film.

Language in The Perfect Man

Language is very mild and infrequent. Some sources note the presence of minor, non-explicit language, but it is not a prominent feature of the movie.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Perfect Man

Minor. Adults are occasionally seen drinking alcohol, such as wine or beer, in social settings like restaurants or bars. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance misuse.

Mature themes in The Perfect Man

The primary theme is deception, as the main character orchestrates an elaborate lie to manipulate her mother's personal life. The film explores the consequences of these lies, leading to significant family conflict and emotional distress. It also touches on themes of single parenthood, serial dating, emotional instability, and the impact of a parent's choices on their children.

Scary moments in The Perfect Man

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Perfect Man 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 The Perfect Man appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Perfect Man is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated romantic comedy earns its rating primarily for thematic elements and some mildly suggestive content. The story follows teenager Holly, who invents a fictional secret admirer online to boost the self-esteem…

What age rating does The Perfect Man have?

The Perfect Man is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Perfect Man about?

This PG-rated romantic comedy earns its rating primarily for thematic elements and some mildly suggestive content. The story follows teenager Holly, who invents a fictional secret admirer online to boost the self-esteem of her single mother, Jean, and prevent her from moving again. The film's main concerns for parents…

Is there sex or nudity in The Perfect Man?

There is no nudity or sexual activity. The film's rating reason of "mildly suggestive content" refers to some kissing between both adults and teenagers, frequent discussions of dating and romance, and mild flirting. In one scene, a man admits he was…

How violent is The Perfect Man?

None. There is no violence or gore depicted in the film.

Is the language in The Perfect Man appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild and infrequent. Some sources note the presence of minor, non-explicit language, but it is not a prominent feature of the movie.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Perfect Man?

Minor. Adults are occasionally seen drinking alcohol, such as wine or beer, in social settings like restaurants or bars. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance misuse.

What mature themes appear in The Perfect Man?

The primary theme is deception, as the main character orchestrates an elaborate lie to manipulate her mother's personal life. The film explores the consequences of these lies, leading to significant family conflict and emotional distress. It also touches on…

How long is The Perfect Man?

The Perfect Man runs 100 minutes, directed by Mark Rosman, released in 2005.

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