| Overall: | A- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 13 Jan 2009 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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Swing Vote is rated PG-13: for language.
Cast: Kevin Costner, Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
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If there was ever an antidote for voter apathy in America (or anywhere in the free world), it might be Bud Johnson (Kevin Costner). The employment-challenged, single father guzzles liquor…
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Why Is Swing Vote Rated PG-13?
Bud’s uncensored use of foul language results in the frequent use of vulgarities, terms of…
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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.
