| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Run Time: | 85 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 18 Jan 2011 |
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Freakonomics is rated PG-13: for elements of violence, sexual/nudity, drugs and brief strong language.
Director: Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, Morgan Spurlock
Studio: 2010 Magnolia Pictures
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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.
