| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | B+ |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A- |
| Run Time: | 89 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 24 Nov 2009 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
Shorts is rated PG: for mild action and some rude humor.
Cast: Jimmy Bennett, James Spader, Kat Dennings, Robert Rodriguez
Studio: 2009 Warner Brothers Pictures
Website: Official site for Shorts.
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Why Is Shorts Rated PG?
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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.
