Question 1

What age is Desperately Seeking Susan appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) best from about age 13. Roberta, a bored New Jersey housewife, gets entangled in a case of mistaken identity after becoming obsessed with a free-spirited woman named Susan. She experiences amnesia and dives into Susan's adventurous life, leading to self-discovery.

Question 2

What is Desperately Seeking Susan rated?

Accepted Answer

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Desperately Seeking Susan?

Accepted Answer

Some scenes with implied danger and mild peril; Characters smoke and drink throughout; Brief suggestive outfits and situations. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is moderate.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Desperately Seeking Susan?

Accepted Answer

Self-discovery and reinvention; Embracing adventure; Finding your own identity.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Desperately Seeking Susan?

Accepted Answer

What it means to break free from routine; The importance of friendship and connection; How appearances can be deceiving.

Question 6

Where can I watch Desperately Seeking Susan?

Accepted Answer

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, Google Play Movies. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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