Is Pretty Woman appropriate for children?

# Pretty Woman - Parental Guide This R-rated romantic comedy contains strong language, sexual content, and violence that make it unsuitable for children. The film deals with adult themes including prostitution and contains multiple scenes of intimacy. Parents should reserve this for mature teens or adults only.

What age is Pretty Woman suitable for?

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

Is Pretty Woman safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1990

Rating

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

Vivian is a carefree, streetwise diamond in the rough when she meets sophisticated billionaire Edward in a chance encounter that turns into a week-long business arrangement. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are teaching each other – and falling in love!

Cast

Richard Gere

Edward Lewis

Julia Roberts

Vivian Ward

Ralph Bellamy

James Morse

Jason Alexander

Philip Stuckey

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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Not recommended

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