Candy Cane Lane Parent Guide
Breezy and funny, this film is unfocused and contains too much profanity for family audiences.
Parent Movie Review
Directed by Reginald Hudlin. Starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell. Running time: 120 minutes. Theatrical release December 1, 2023. Updated October 29, 2024
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Rating & Content Info
Why is Candy Cane Lane rated PG? Candy Cane Lane is rated PG by the MPAA for language throughout and some suggestive references.
Violence: A character is electrocuted. Magical animals attack humans in slapstick ways. There are moments of mild peril.
Sexual Content: A married couple kiss. One scene with mild innuendo.
Profanity: The script contains six anatomical curses, seven mild profanities, and around 30 terms of deity.
Alcohol / Drug Use: Adults drink wine socially.
Page last updated October 29, 2024
Candy Cane Lane Parents' Guide
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