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Bruce Almighty

2003

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 material includes repeated mild-to-moderate profanity, sexual situations and suggestive humor, relationship conflict, chaotic supernatural events, a serious truck collision, apparent death, and mature religious themes. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Any branded products or commercial references appear incidental; the film does not promote buying products or function as a merchandise tie-in.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Bruce is hit by a truck and appears dead before awakening; Jimmy Hoffa's body is mentioned, but death is treated within a comic fantasy story.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Depicts a minor injury from a car crash but is not graphic.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Bruce has a vulgar on-camera outburst, and the PG-13 rating supports recurring moderate profanity or coarse language.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme involves God, prayer, and faith, treated with a mix of humor and sincerity.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Bruce and Grace's relationship is central, involving love, jealousy, breakup, reconciliation, and engagement.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Includes tense moments involving the consequences of Bruce's actions, but nothing frightening.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Features suggestive dialogue and one scene where a coworker forces a kiss on the protagonist.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minor social drinking may occur in party settings; substance use is not central or glamorized.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Comic and supernatural disruption includes a truck collision, riots, meteor-related chaos, sports manipulation, and some physical peril; violence is not generally graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The lead character eventually shows the courage to surrender control and accept responsibility.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The premise imaginatively explores what happens when an ordinary person receives divine powers and must solve impossible problems.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast, notably Morgan Freeman as God.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons about empathy and listening to others.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and helping others become important, especially when Bruce stops seeking personal advantage and takes responsibility for people's needs.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of humility, responsibility, and appreciation for one's current life.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Bruce begins selfishly and abuses power, but learns accountability, repairs harm, supports others, and accepts a less glamorous path.

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  3. Which choice in Bruce Almighty would you have made differently, and why?
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