What a Girl Wants (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
American Daphne Reynolds heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her boho mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost father is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.
Rated PG • 2003 • 1h 45m
What a Girl Wants is a teen identity comedy about family secrets, class expectations, romance, and mild rebellion, so the parent decision is less about the basic premise and more about how it uses mild romance, crushes, or brief suggestive humor, moderate emotional themes around family, identity, responsibility, or belonging. The PG rating is consistent with mild language, and the highest guide categories below show where families are… Sign up for the full guide
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Is What a Girl Wants appropriate for kids?
What a Girl Wants is a teen identity comedy about family secrets, class expectations, romance, and mild rebellion, so the parent decision is less about the basic premise and more about how it uses mild romance, crushes, or brief suggestive humor, moderate emotional themes around… Read more — free account
Content severity in What a Girl Wants
What happens in What a Girl Wants, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 1/10
- 0:48 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in What a Girl Wants
Mild romantic interest, flirting, crushes, or brief kissing; no nudity or explicit sexual activity is expected.
Violence and gore in What a Girl Wants
Little to no violence beyond slapstick, tense arguments, or very mild accidents.
Language in What a Girl Wants
The film contains mild insults and name-calling typical of teen comedies, such as 'loser' or 'jerk.' Occasional rude words like 'hell' and 'damn' are used alongside anxious exclamations from the protagonist. Most of the dialogue focuses on social ribbing and class-based snobbery rather than harsh profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in What a Girl Wants
Brief background alcohol, party, medication, or adult-drinking references may appear but are not emphasized.
Mature themes in What a Girl Wants
Moderate themes: identity, peer pressure, grief, family conflict, social status, embarrassment, or responsibility.
Scary moments in What a Girl Wants
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for What a Girl Wants 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 What a Girl Wants appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests What a Girl Wants is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. What a Girl Wants is a teen identity comedy about family secrets, class expectations, romance, and mild rebellion, so the parent decision is less about the basic premise and more about how it uses mild romance, crushes…
What age rating does What a Girl Wants have?
What a Girl Wants is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is What a Girl Wants about?
What a Girl Wants is a teen identity comedy about family secrets, class expectations, romance, and mild rebellion, so the parent decision is less about the basic premise and more about how it uses mild romance, crushes, or brief suggestive humor, moderate emotional themes around family, identity, responsibility, or…
Is there sex or nudity in What a Girl Wants?
Mild romantic interest, flirting, crushes, or brief kissing; no nudity or explicit sexual activity is expected.
How violent is What a Girl Wants?
Little to no violence beyond slapstick, tense arguments, or very mild accidents.
Is the language in What a Girl Wants appropriate for kids?
The film contains mild insults and name-calling typical of teen comedies, such as 'loser' or 'jerk.' Occasional rude words like 'hell' and 'damn' are used alongside anxious exclamations from the protagonist. Most of the dialogue focuses on social ribbing and…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in What a Girl Wants?
Brief background alcohol, party, medication, or adult-drinking references may appear but are not emphasized.
What mature themes appear in What a Girl Wants?
Moderate themes: identity, peer pressure, grief, family conflict, social status, embarrassment, or responsibility.
How long is What a Girl Wants?
What a Girl Wants runs 105 minutes, directed by Dennie Gordon, released in 2003.
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