Question 1

What age is Short Time appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Short Time (1990) best from about age 13. A misdiagnosed detective, believing he has weeks to live, tries to die in the line of duty so his family can collect life insurance. He takes on increasingly dangerous assignments, much to the dismay of his partner, leading to a series of comedic and action-packed events.

Question 2

What is Short Time rated?

Accepted Answer

Short Time (1990) 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 Short Time?

Accepted Answer

Discussions of a character trying to get killed; Some mild suggestive humor; Moments of peril and chase sequences. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Short Time?

Accepted Answer

Family dedication; Valuing life; Bravery.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Short Time?

Accepted Answer

Life insurance and its purpose; Truthfulness and misdiagnosis; Defining bravery.

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