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Click

2006

A married workaholic, Michael Newman doesn't have time for his wife and children, not if he's to impress his ungrateful boss and earn a well-deserved promotion. So when he meets Morty, a loopy sales clerk, he gets the answer to his prayers: a magical remote that allows him to bypass life's little distractions with increasingly hysterical results.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 content includes sexual humor, crude comedy, some language, adult drinking, slapstick peril, and strong themes involving family neglect, aging, illness, death, and regret. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Strong language3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Consumer culture and career-driven materialism are part of the story's critique, but it is not primarily an advertisement for products.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death, mortality, illness, and the emotional consequences of lost time become important, with serious treatment amid the comedy.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No gore present; injuries are played for comedic effect.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate profanity and crude humor.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

The story includes a supernatural guide and ideas about death, fate, and second chances, but organized religion and faith practices are not prominent.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the marital relationship of the main characters and the importance of romantic commitment.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Fantasy encounters and unsettling time-control effects create some tension, but the film is primarily comedic.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains some sexual innuendo and suggestive humor throughout.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking and some depiction of medication usage.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Mostly slapstick, such as a man being hit by a remote or fighting in public.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront painful consequences, aging, regret, and mortality; the courage is primarily emotional rather than action-oriented.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The magical remote and alternate-life premise encourage imaginative thinking about time, choices, and unintended consequences.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a standard diverse ensemble cast in a contemporary setting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages self-reflection on life priorities.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Family care, forgiveness, and emotional connection become increasingly important, though selfishness and neglect drive much of the conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strongly emphasizes valuing family, presence, responsibility, and meaningful time over career status, money, and constant productivity.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist initially neglects family and prioritizes work, but learns accountability and seeks to repair the harm he caused.

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