| Overall: | B- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | B- |
| Language: | B- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B- |
| Run Time: | 98 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 22 Mar 2004 |
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Why Is Short Circuit Rated PG?
Overall: B-
While this film is sometimes funny and Number Five has a definite charm, the sexual references and gun wielding chase sequences may be disturbing for young viewers.
Violence: C+
Name calling, punching, tackling, and swinging of bat between a man and woman. Man and military personnel carry guns. Guns fired, including during military action, chase scenes, and missile explosion.
Sexual Content: B-
Sexual innuendo and rude banter. Woman in tub, no nudity or cleavage shown.
Language: B-
Mild and Moderate profanities including terms of Deity.
Alcohol / Drug Use: B-
Robots shown mixing alcoholic drinks for press release, one reference to concealing “grass.” Social drinking in bar setting.
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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.
