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Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Bizarre humor, high-speed antics, non-stop fun!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Pee-wee isn't the most outstanding role model for children. He's crass occasionally and likes to poke fun, but he's also inventive, vulnerable, and loads of fun. Pee-wee learns a bit about Hanukkah and holiday card-making, even more about sharing.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special

Parents need to know that, although there's nothing objectionable in this film, Pee-wee isn't the most outstanding role model for children. He's crass occasionally and likes to poke fun, but he's also inventive, vulnerable, and loads of fun. Pee-wee learns a bit about Hanukkah and holiday card-making, even more about sharing. Kids will learn how to say "Merry Christmas" in Spanish, even if Pee-wee has some trouble.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about greed and sharing. What is greed? Was Pee-wee greedy? Did he do the right thing by the end of the show? If you were in Pee-wee's predicament, what do you think you would do?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Pee Wee is Darling and Funny!

    My kids (8 and 10) love Pee Wee and I cannot see his films ever being outdated! I love his subtle and hidden adult humor.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

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