Wondering if Fatherhood on Netflix is ok for kids? Fatherhood is rated PG-13 for strong language and mature content like death of a parent. Is Fatherhood kid friendly? It’s a slow-moving, emotional film that probably won’t interest kids or even tweens. Teens may enjoy it, because Kevin Hart is one of the stars. Here’s what parents need to know in this Fatherhood Parents Guide.
Fatherhood Parents Guide
Matt (Kevin Hart) is a single father trying to raise his daughter, Maddy, after his wife passes away when Maddy is an infant. Overwhelmed and grieving, his mother and mother-in-law suggest moving home so they can help raise Maddy. Matt refuses as his job and friends are in Boston.
He must then navigate sleepless nights, colic, and keeping his job. Oh and maybe dating. They say it takes a village. In this dramedy, Kevin Hart takes on a more serious role, and I feel it’s more drama than comedy.
Why is Fatherhood PG-13? Mostly for language and some conversations about sex.
Language
There is language in Fatherhood including at least 10 uses of a** and a**hole, 12 uses of sh*t, some damns, hell, and words of Deity like “oh my g-d” and Jesus Christ. One character also uses motherfudger in place of the real f-word.
Mature Content
Some of the content in Fatherhood is heavy, especially when Matt’s wife dies. We see many characters in mourning. This may be hard for kids who are sensitive to others’ feelings and especially those who have lost a parent.
Some characters drink alcohol.
There are some sexual innuendos and a glimpse of an animated show about a horny leprechaun that says inappropriate things to women.
Is Fatherhood Appropriate for Kids Under 13?
Fatherhood probably won’t be of interest to younger kids. The subject matter is more mature and while Hart does bring in some humor and sarcasm, it’s not the Jumanji Hart that teens may be used to.
Is Fatherhood funny? It’s funny-ish. There is definitely dry humor and perhaps some baby poop gags, but it’s not a laugh-out-loud, feel-good movie.
Dads and fathers tend to be overlooked or regarded as the second most important parent, so I’m glad there’s a film focusing on fatherhood. However, there’s no real conflict in the film apart from Liz’s death at the beginning of the film.
Fatherhood is sweet, a story about a tribe coming together to support a little girl. Hart is quite good in his more dramatic role, but there just wasn’t enough in the script to utilize him or the other characters to their full potential. I don’t know that I’d add Fatherhood to my list of Father’s Day movies, but if you need a good cry, it’ll do the trick.
