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Did You Hear About the Morgans?

2009

New Yorkers Paul and Meryl Morgan seem to have it all -- except that their marriage is crumbling around them. But their romantic woes are small compared to the trouble they find themselves in after witnessing a murder. To protect them from an assassin, federal agents whisk away Paul and Meryl to a small town in Wyoming, where their marriage will crash and burn, or their passion will reignite.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Mature relationship themes, infidelity, infertility, murder and threat-related violence combine with romantic comedy and peril; the PG-13 rating supports a teen minimum, with parental judgment advised. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard brand visibility typical of modern city-set films.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists witness a client's murder, which drives the story; the supplied plot does not indicate repeated deaths or extended grief.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

A murder is witnessed off-screen, and there is minor injury during a bull-riding sequence, but no graphic depictions.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity and insults are consistent with this PG-13 romantic comedy; no evidence suggests frequent strong language or slurs.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

The core plot focuses on the reconciliation of a separated couple; includes themes of infidelity and dating.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threats from an assassin, a bear, a bull, firearms, pursuit, and witness-protection danger create sustained but generally comedic suspense.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Infidelity and a one-night stand are discussed, with adult relationship and infertility themes; explicit sexual activity is not indicated.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Adult social drinking appears incidental rather than central, glamorized, or consequential; no drug use is indicated.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

The couple is targeted by an assassin; there are attempted attacks, a gunpoint confrontation, dangerous escapes, a bull charge, and defensive weapons use.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists face an assassin, wildlife, weapons, and public danger, sometimes recklessly but ultimately with persistence and mutual support.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Some inventive problem-solving during the escape sequences.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a multi-ethnic cast, though characters largely adhere to traditional roles.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The Wyoming community and protective marshals help the couple, and the protagonists eventually assist local residents.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes communication, commitment, adaptation, community support, and repairing relationships, while portraying infidelity as damaging.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The adults make serious relationship mistakes but take responsibility, seek reconciliation, help others, and eventually build a family.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Did You Hear About the Morgans? would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Did You Hear About the Morgans?, and what caused that change?
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