Tommy Boy (1995) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
To save the family business, two ne’er-do-well traveling salesmen hit the road with disastrously funny consequences.
Rated PG-13 • 1995 • 1h 37m
A bumbling heir must save his late father's auto parts company from being sold. Chris Farley and David Spade. The PG-13 rating covers crude humour and language. One of Farley's best vehicles — his physical comedy genius on full display.
Cast
Is Tommy Boy appropriate for kids?
A bumbling heir must save his late father's auto parts company from being sold. Chris Farley and David Spade. The PG-13 rating covers crude humour and language. One of Farley's best vehicles — his physical comedy genius on full display. Read more — free account
Content severity in Tommy Boy
What happens in Tommy Boy, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Tommy Boy
None of significance.
Violence and gore in Tommy Boy
Slapstick — Chris Farley's spectacular physical comedy involves significant bodily harm played for laughs.
Language in Tommy Boy
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Tommy Boy
None.
Mature themes in Tommy Boy
A son who loved his father and is terrified he cannot be what his father needed. Farley's comedic persona always had genuine pathos underneath — Tommy Boy demonstrates this more clearly than any of his other films.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tommy Boy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Tommy Boy is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A bumbling heir must save his late father's auto parts company from being sold. Chris Farley and David Spade. The PG-13 rating covers crude humour and language. One of Farley's best vehicles — his physical comedy genius…
What age rating does Tommy Boy have?
Tommy Boy is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Tommy Boy about?
A bumbling heir must save his late father's auto parts company from being sold. Chris Farley and David Spade. The PG-13 rating covers crude humour and language. One of Farley's best vehicles — his physical comedy genius on full display.
Is there sex or nudity in Tommy Boy?
None of significance.
How violent is Tommy Boy?
Slapstick — Chris Farley's spectacular physical comedy involves significant bodily harm played for laughs.
Is the language in Tommy Boy appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Tommy Boy?
None.
What mature themes appear in Tommy Boy?
A son who loved his father and is terrified he cannot be what his father needed. Farley's comedic persona always had genuine pathos underneath — Tommy Boy demonstrates this more clearly than any of his other films.
How long is Tommy Boy?
Tommy Boy runs 97 minutes, directed by Peter Segal, released in 1995.
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