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Is What a Girl Wants safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise What a Girl Wants from age 10 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).

5-8
Children this age might enjoy the bright colors and general idea of a princess-like story in 'What a Girl Wants,' but the themes of parental separation, cultural differences, and teenage romance are likely beyond their full comprehension.
9-12
Pre-teens can generally enjoy 'What a Girl Wants' as a lighthearted coming-of-age story, relating to the desire for independence and the excitement of discovering family, while understanding the mild romantic elements.
13-15
Teenagers in this age range will likely find 'What a Girl Wants' to be an entertaining and relatable film about self-discovery, navigating family dynamics, and finding where you belong, appreciating its humor and romantic plotlines.
16+
Older teens can enjoy 'What a Girl Wants' as a nostalgic or feel-good romantic comedy, appreciating its themes of identity, family reconciliation, and the challenges of fitting into different social worlds.

An American teenager travels to England to find her estranged aristocratic father, a prominent politician. She struggles to fit into his world while staying true to herself, ultimately impacting his political career and their relationship.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
2/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
5/10
Language
1/10
Influence
3/10

What parents should know

The film is generally lighthearted but explores themes of identity, family separation, and cultural differences. There's mild teen romance and some instances of rebellion, but nothing overtly problematic.

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What a Girl Wants age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is What a Girl Wants?

Parentwise puts What a Girl Wants at 10+. We advise What a Girl Wants from age 10 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 5/10.

Can a 10 year old watch What a Girl Wants?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for What a Girl Wants (10+). Pre-teens can generally enjoy 'What a Girl Wants' as a lighthearted coming-of-age story, relating to the desire for independence and the excitement of discovering family, while understanding the mild romantic elements.

Can a 12 year old watch What a Girl Wants?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for What a Girl Wants (10+). Pre-teens can generally enjoy 'What a Girl Wants' as a lighthearted coming-of-age story, relating to the desire for independence and the excitement of discovering family, while understanding the mild romantic elements.

Can a 13 year old watch What a Girl Wants?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for What a Girl Wants (10+). Teenagers in this age range will likely find 'What a Girl Wants' to be an entertaining and relatable film about self-discovery, navigating family dynamics, and finding where you belong, appreciating its humor and romantic plotlines.

Is What a Girl Wants appropriate for kids?

The film is generally lighthearted but explores themes of identity, family separation, and cultural differences. Parentwise rates What a Girl Wants overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 5/10.

Is What a Girl Wants family friendly?

What a Girl Wants is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. There's mild teen romance and some instances of rebellion, but nothing overtly problematic.

What a Girl Wants parents guide: what should a parent know first?

The film is generally lighthearted but explores themes of identity, family separation, and cultural differences. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (5/10).

Is What a Girl Wants safe for kids?

We advise What a Girl Wants from age 10 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). There's mild teen romance and some instances of rebellion, but nothing overtly problematic.

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