You've Got Mail (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
Rated PG • 1998 • 1h 59m
Two rival bookstore owners unknowingly fall in love through an anonymous email correspondence while clashing in their professional lives. The film is rated PG and suitable for children ages 10 and up due to very mild language and sophisticated themes regarding corporate competition and professional loss. Parents should note that while the romance is wholesome, the story involves mature emotional transitions as a small business owner… Sign up for the full guide
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Is You've Got Mail appropriate for kids?
Two rival bookstore owners unknowingly fall in love through an anonymous email correspondence while clashing in their professional lives. The film is rated PG and suitable for children ages 10 and up due to very mild language and sophisticated themes regarding corporate… Read more — free account
Content severity in You've Got Mail
What happens in You've Got Mail, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 1:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in You've Got Mail
None.
Violence and gore in You've Got Mail
None.
Language in You've Got Mail
Very mild. Consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in You've Got Mail
None.
Mature themes in You've Got Mail
Small business vs corporate chain — the film is honest that the chain wins even while the romance works out. The loneliness and possibility of early online anonymity. A woman's professional loss and personal gain — the film's unresolved tension about whether the trade-off is acceptable.
Scary moments in You've Got Mail
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is You've Got Mail appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests You've Got Mail is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Two rival bookstore owners unknowingly fall in love through an anonymous email correspondence while clashing in their professional lives. The film is rated PG and suitable for children ages 10 and up due to very mild…
What age rating does You've Got Mail have?
You've Got Mail is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is You've Got Mail about?
Two rival bookstore owners unknowingly fall in love through an anonymous email correspondence while clashing in their professional lives. The film is rated PG and suitable for children ages 10 and up due to very mild language and sophisticated themes regarding corporate competition and professional loss. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in You've Got Mail?
None.
How violent is You've Got Mail?
None.
Is the language in You've Got Mail appropriate for kids?
Very mild. Consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in You've Got Mail?
None.
What mature themes appear in You've Got Mail?
Small business vs corporate chain — the film is honest that the chain wins even while the romance works out. The loneliness and possibility of early online anonymity. A woman's professional loss and personal gain — the film's unresolved tension about whether…
How long is You've Got Mail?
You've Got Mail runs 119 minutes, directed by Nora Ephron, released in 1998.
Where can I read the full You've Got Mail parent guide?
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