Phil of the Future (2004) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Phil of the Future
Rating: 6.8

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Meet the Diffy family, a futuristic family from the year 2121. When the eccentric dad, Lloyd, rents a time machine for their family vacation, everyone is excited. But then something goes wrong. Their time machine malfunctions and they are thrown out of the space/time continuum in the year 2004.

TV-Y7-FV • 2004 • 2 seasons

6.8

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Phil is just your average teenager -- whose family crash-landed here from the year 2121. His adventures are out of this world, his futuristic gadgets are definitely outrageous, and his life is totally cool. So will he ever want to go back to the future?

Cast

Raviv Ullman

Amy Bruckner

Aly Michalka

Craig Anton

Lise Simms

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Is Phil of the Future appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Phil of the Future

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in Phil of the Future

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in Phil of the Future

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Phil of the Future

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use in this season. Characters occasionally consume futuristic food items or energy snacks, but these are never presented as substances of concern.

Mature themes in Phil of the Future

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in Phil of the Future

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Phil of the Future 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 Phil of the Future appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Phil of the Future is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Phil is just your average teenager -- whose family crash-landed here from the year 2121. His adventures are out of this world, his futuristic gadgets are definitely outrageous, and his life is totally cool. So will he…

What age rating does Phil of the Future have?

Phil of the Future is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Phil of the Future about?

How many seasons does Phil of the Future have?

Phil of the Future has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Phil of the Future?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Phil of the Future.

How violent is Phil of the Future?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Phil of the Future per our reviewers.

Is the language in Phil of the Future appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Phil of the Future.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Phil of the Future?