PG-13

The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

She was a nobody until someone found...

1992 • 89 min • Comedy · Thriller · Mystery

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Synopsis

A Southern librarian puts excitement in her life with a found murder weapon and a false confession.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

35 reviews

51 Audience · 35 · 100%

A timid librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit after finding the weapon, hoping to add some excitement to her life. Her actions quickly lead to comedic chaos as she navigates the legal system and tries to clear her name.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Discussions of murder and crime
Some mild suggestive humor
Depiction of jail/court procedures

What it models well

Courage and self-discovery
Standing up for yourself
Importance of honesty

Talk about it after

Truth and consequences
Seeking adventure safely
The legal system and justice

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