Little Women (1994) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

MPA: PG BBFC: U Maturity Rating ALL

MPAA Reason: Rated PG for two uses of mild language.

Sex & Nudity

none

None. Some women are in 1860s style underwear and a friend suggests the oldest sister cover her chest more in one scene, but her dress actually barely reveals cleavage. Several brief kissing scenes.

Violence & Gore

none

A character says, "I rather crave violence." (and longs to go to war to fight injustice). Amy is struck by her teacher (the event is not shown, although we see a pink line/welt across her hand) and returns home crying softly. Not much actual violence, Jo attacks Amy after she burns some of her writing and screams that she's dead and nothing.

Profanity

none

2 uses of 'Thank God . . .' (probably with God in mind, but they may or may not actually been commanding someone to thank God). 1 use of 'we're both stupidly stubborn'. 1 use of 'Heavens above. You've ruined me.' 5 uses of 'blast'. 1 use of 'wretched skirts'. One use of 'tarnation'. 5 uses of 'I hate' (you/someone/money) 1 use of 'Don't be such a beetle.' 1 use of 'Oh, where is that miserable glove?' 1 use of 'foolish'. None. Racism is alluded to.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

No drugs. Some smoking. Main female characters are prohibitionist, but one is convinced to drink along with the men. Laurie gets drunk.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

mild

At one point they get a telegram to say that their father has been injured in the war. Illness and death of Beth. Amy almost drowns.