Is 27 Dresses appropriate for children?

"27 Dresses" is a PG-13 romantic comedy where a selfless woman watches her younger sister engage the man she loves. While language and violence are mild, the film contains strong sexual content and adult romantic themes that make it better suited for older teens rather than younger children.

What age is 27 Dresses suitable for?

Our verdict for 27 Dresses is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 27 Dresses safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2008

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Romance

Synopsis

Altruistic Jane finds herself facing her worst nightmare as her younger sister announces her engagement to the man Jane secretly adores.

Cast

Katherine Heigl

Jane Nichols

James Marsden

Kevin Doyle

Malin Åkerman

Tess Nichols

Judy Greer

Casey

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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