Wondering if Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is ok for kids? This dark fantasy thriller is a spooky choice for Halloween and teens. Here’s what parents need to know in this Parents Guide to Mr. Harrigan’s Phone.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone Parents Guide
When Craig, a young boy living in a small town (Jaeden Martell) befriends Mr. Harrigan, an older, reclusive billionaire (Donald Sutherland), the two begin to form an unlikely bond over their love of books and reading. But when Mr. Harrigan sadly passes away, Craig discovers that not everything is dead and gone and strangely finds himself able to communicate with his friend from the grave through the iPhone in this supernatural coming-of-age story that shows that certain connections are never lost.
Why is Mr. Harrigan’s Phone Rated PG-13?
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is rated PG-13 for some strong language, violent content, and brief drug material which means some content may not be be suitable for kids under 13.
Language
There is some language in Mr. Harrigan’s Phone including uses of sh*t, hell, a use of f*ck, and words of Deity.
Mature Content
Some mature content includes a few dead bodies shown. One male is shown in the shower, but all sensitive areas are covered. There are deaths of loved ones, bullying, and revenge. There is some physical violence including a high school fist fight.
Is Mr. Harrigan’s Phone Appropriate for Kids Under 13?
In Mr. Harrigan’s Phone you can expect to see tense and creepy content, dead bodies, mental and psychological games, drug use, and profanity used by some of the characters. To sum it up, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is not kid-friendly for younger kids.
PG-13 is an appropriate rating for Mr. Harrigan’s Phone. Younger viewers may be bored, because it’s slower paced and there’s not a lot of action. However, the interesting dialogue and character interaction helps create the dark mood. Teens may not know who is the villain or the hero and leaves a lot for the viewer to interpret.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is a good watch for Halloween.