| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 14 Jul 2008 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
Penelope is rated PG: for thematic elements, some innuendo and language.
Cast: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, Reese Witherspoon.
Studio: Summit Entertainment / Seville 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.
