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Dec 25, 2012 · Billy Crystal and Bette Midler play grandparents who look after their three grandchildren for a week. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about this PG-rated movie.
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- Comedy, Family
- Andy Fickman
- 2012-12-25
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We know that children are influenced by what they see and hear, especially at very young ages. Rating systems can be one tool your family uses to choose media that has positive influences—and avoid content with negative influences. Some tips:
The TV Parental Guidelines (see chart below) are usually included within local TV listings. Ratings aren't used for news programs. The AAP recommends keeping young children away from repetitive graphic images and sounds that may appear on news programs—especially after a major tragedy. If you want older children to watch the news, record it ahead o...
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has a voluntary rating system for the movie industry. These ratings give general guidelines to parents about the level of content they might find inappropriate for their children. The MPAA's Classification & Ratings Administration(CARA) has a board of independent raters who are required to be parents...
The Electronic Software Ratings Board(ESRB) gives ratings to video games and apps. These are like movie ratings—they serve as a guide to help you make informed choices. Nearly all video games sold in the United States and Canada have ratings.
Official government or industry ratings offer you some general guidance on which shows, movies, and other media may be appropriate for your child's age. But for most families, they don't replace sitting down with your children and watching what they're watching—or, when that's not possible, getting a heads-up from reputable, parent-friendly resourc...
Cori Cross, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Within the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), she is a former executive board member of the Council on Communications and Media and is an official AAP spokesperson. Dr. Cross is also a co-author of the AAP technical report, Children and Adolescents and Digital Media. Foll...
Find age-based media reviews and recommendations for movies, TV shows, books, apps, and games. Common Sense Media helps parents make informed choices for their kids' entertainment and education.
A family comedy about grandparents babysitting their grandchildren and clashing with their daughter and son-in-law's parenting style. Read the review, age rating, and parents guide for this PG-rated movie with some rude humor and products.
- Andy Fickman
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Bette Midler, Billy Crystal, Marisa Tomei
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