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Aquamarine

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2006

Is Aquamarine appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls' help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsRomance 4/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 1/5
Strongest positivesKindness & empathy 4/5 · Positive messages 4/5
Recommendation3.5/5

Kindness & empathy; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

Kindness & empathy; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Romance 4/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

Editorial rating

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Generic product placement typical of teen movies.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, mostly playful teasing between teen characters.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Teen romantic attraction and efforts to win a lifeguard's heart are central to the story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A few intense moments involving storms and the mermaid's fear of her father.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Some mild flirtation and visual focus on typical teenage romantic aspirations.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Some mild fantasy mishaps and minor scuffles typical of teen comedies.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate bravery in standing up for themselves.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Fun imaginative premise involving mermaids.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a reasonably diverse cast of friends.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on social skills and navigating emotional growth.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Female friendship, helping someone in trouble, empathy, and cooperation are important positive elements.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes friendship, honesty, emotional growth, and the value of genuine love rather than manipulation.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display growing maturity and loyalty to friends.

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