| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | B |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B |
| Run Time: | 94 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 06 Dec 2011 |
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Why Is Mr. Popper’s Penguins Rated PG?
Violence: During frequent scenes of slapstick violence, a man is hit in the groin and the head with a ball. A man bribes a desk clerk who later blackmails him. Characters are hit or knocked down by animals. A penguin bites several people.
Sexual Content: A man makes a joke about Viagra. He tries to discourage his former wife’s relationship with her new boyfriend.
Language: Numerous terms of Deity are used in the script.
Alcohol / Drug Use: Alcohol is served at social functions. Characters drink at home. One man guzzles from a wine bottle.
Other: One character suffers from flatulence. Several "poop" gags are included.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
