Dickens & Rumi
Cover of Bewitched

film

Bewitched

2005

Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the classic show "Bewitched".

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 comedy includes romantic themes, suggestive humor, magical peril, and adult relationship conflict. The content is generally light but may be more suitable for early teens than young children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Sexual content & nudity2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Features Hollywood show business and references to the TV show brand.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Features occasional mild profanity and suggestive remarks.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Falling in love and relationship conflict are central to the story, with romantic attraction and kissing.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes some sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue typical of PG-13 rom-coms.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Casual social drinking may be present in a party or show business context.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes light magical mishaps and minor slapstick comedy.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters must face their fears to be honest with each other.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The premise uses imaginative magic, television-within-a-film ideas, and inventive supernatural comedy.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Standard casting for a mid-2000s Hollywood production.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation are rewarded in the context of the romance.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Themes of authenticity and finding true love are prominent.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are flawed, reflecting typical romantic comedy archetypes.

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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 Bewitched would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Bewitched, and what caused that change?
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