AIBU to show a 12 cert film at a birthday party? And which one!

[Italiangreyhound]

My dd turns 12 soon and wants to a movie party.

I cannot find a suitable film that is a PG so I am now looking at 12 cert ones.

Of course dd will be 12 but most of the guests will not be 12 yet (They are all 11).I thought if I told the kids (and parents) what movie will be shown on the invite, it would be fine.

I generally like the PG ones but I hope parents won't mind a 12 cert.

Plus any ideas what I can show?

I've just got 'Pixels' but it has been panned by critics! Did anyone's kids enjoy it.

Several of them have seen Goosebumps, which would have been a good choice. My dd ad loads of kids love Lego movie - but it is old now!

It's the first time dd has invited boys as well as girls and she will have food and fun and end with a movie.

But which one!

Many thanks.

[AtleastitsnotMonday]

When is her birthday? If it falls in December I think you could get away with any of the Nativity films. I've had six and sixteen year olds all laugh out loud at them.

[Nataleejah]

I'd be more worried if a 10-11yo was TERRIFIED of a children's film

[BarbarianMum]

Children may have their own mind but they don't always have the judgement and experience to make good decisions esp not when there is peer-pressure involved. That's where parenting comes in.

You can't unsee things, unfortunately.

[BertrandRussell]

Because it would be soooo easy for a 9 year old to say in front of all her friends that she didn't want to watch the film they were all watching. And 9 year old are so well equipped to judge whether something is suitable or not.............

[Whatthefreakinwhatnow]

bert nothing at all to do with parenting, it's about a child having their own mind and can decide quite well for themselves if they aren't enjoying a film for whatever reason and don't want to continue

[dimots]

Gremlins is only a 15 because there wasn't a 12 rating when the film was made.

[averythinline]

I would check as not all happy to do below certificate age, I check for DS 11 but I look at each film....will also consider more a 12A but you have to check cinema certificate...

we really didn't like Pixels but loved- Guardians of the Galaxy (12A) v v cool and the sequel comes out next year. that worked really well as a birthday movie for boys and girls

[ShangriLaLaLa]

It may be tedious but to me it's appropriate parenting.

Both mine are not restricted to their age certification with me. We discuss films individually and make choices.

However, they both know that other children will not be allowed to watch films for older age groups when with us. They realise that it's not being mean, or cosseting. It's simply respecting the right of parents to make their own choices for their children and not steamrollering.

[callmeadoctor]

My 13 year old was terrified of Gremlins so we had to pull the plug on that!!

[callmeadoctor]

Pitch perfect is a fab film and completely suitable for that age group. (and pitch perfect 2 if they wish to carry on watching a film.

[pilates]

My son watched Pixels when he was 11. He loved it so much that he wanted the DVD for Christmas last year. IMO it would be a good choice of film for both boys and girls.

[RhiWrites]

Wreck it Ralph - if they like video games, it's similar to the Lego Movie
Bring it On - cheerleaders
Pitch Perfect - acapella singing

[BertrandRussell]

"My eldest is 9, she's perfectly capable of knowing wether she wants to watch something/stop watching if she didn't like something."

What a superduper superior parent you are to be sure!

[Italiangreyhound]

whatthe tedius is my middle name!

[NattyTile]

Wouldn't be about being precious here. Would be about stuff you wouldn't know about my child's personal history. Wouldn't stop you showing it, would refuse the invite graciously and suggest birthday child came over to play another time instead.

[Whatthefreakinwhatnow]

Christ, how tedious having to check in with parents over a 12 film when the kids are 11!

My eldest is 9, she's perfectly capable of knowing wether she wants to watch something/stop watching if she didn't like something.

Tbh bad language in films doesnt concern me, she hears it at school and out and about , and knows not to repeat it.
Same with fantasy films with mild/moderate violence, she gets that it's not real, not something we do etc...

Must be exhausting for those parents who are so precious concerned.....😂

[CocoLoco87]

13 Going on 30 is a nice girly film

[sashh]

What about a 12A?

Well it will be a 12 on DVD but I mean a film that was 12A at the cinema but the DVD is 12.

Some oldies to consider

The Mighty Ducks
The Never Ending Story
Hook
Star Wars - the first one

[claraschu]

Back to the future

[steff13]

Goonies!

[MooseyMouse]

Goonies!!!!!

[Italiangreyhound]

Thanks all very helpful.

Overboard if one of my all time favourite movies!

[Foslady]

Adam's family?

[Eevee77]

Pixels is cool. Adam Sandler movies are pretty tame. Showing my age but my best friends parent got us 'big daddy' from blockbuster when I was 10-11 and I loved it.

[PolkadotsAndMoonbeams]

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