Do the Harry Potter movies cuss?

But, fans of the books will notice there is one other key element missing from the films—all the fun wizarding swear words. According to Pottermore, in the Harry Potter world, swears aren't meant to offend so much as they are to add emphasis—though Mrs. Weasley might argue otherwise.
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Does Ron say the F word in Harry Potter?

In fact, in an interview with the Wizarding World, author J. K. Rowling herself admitted that her editor made her cut swearing said by Ron, since he was "definitely a boy who would swear."
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Do Wizards swear?

As it happens, witches and wizards have their very own lexicon of swear words. Unlike Muggle swears, wizarding curse words are intended more for dramatic emphasis than to offend – although Molly Weasley might not agree. These range from utterly bonkers to totally bamboozling.
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How old should you be to watch Harry Potter?

12+: Your kids can probably handle everything J.K. Rowling sends their way (but you might want to go with them to the more mature movies).
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Can TV shows swear?

Broadcasting obscene content is prohibited by law at all times of the day. Indecent and profane content are prohibited on broadcast TV and radio between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., when there is a reasonable risk that children may be in the audience.
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Can TV 14 say the F word?

There are several companies or TV stations not subject to the FCC's rules that have broken the general implied rule that "crude indecent" language (ex. multiple F-bombs) is not allowed at a TV-14 rating.
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What cartoon swears the most?

Mild Profanities

Here, the most mild swears was a close-run thing between South Park and Family Guy. Peter Griffin and his dysfunctional family just edged top spot with both animated series each having over 5,000 mild profanities in total.
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What is the scariest Harry Potter movie?

Which Harry Potter Movies Are The Scariest? Every Film, Ranked
  1. 1 Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1.
  2. 2 Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. ...
  3. 3 Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. ...
  4. 4 Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. ...
  5. 5 Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. ...
  6. 6 Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. ...
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Is Harry Potter too scary for a 5 year old?

The only issue with the Harry Potter series is that the first couple of films are fine for younger kids, but as you progress in the series things get a little more serious. By the time you reach the last 2 or 3 the scare factor has gone up significantly and they are not suitable for young kids.
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What does R mean on movies?

Restricted: R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
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Does Hermione swear?

We all know that Hermione is constantly chastising Ron for his swearing, and that JKR actually used this as a tool to have her characters swear (especially Ron), without actually writing down the swear word.
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What does git mean in Harry Potter?

Our #slang word of the. day is ”Git“, which means “a fool, a stupid person.” Usage in a movie ("Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"): ⠀
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Who Are The Fallen 50 in Harry Potter?

Loyalty. The Fallen Fifty (d. 2 May, 1998) were the unknown people who were killed fighting Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters in the Battle of Hogwarts, the final conflict of the Second Wizarding War.
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What is the elder swear?

The Elder Swear. * Super-ancient, lost to the ages, archaic, olden-times wizard swear.
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What does mudblood mean?

Mudblood is a derogatory term for a Muggle-born or Half-blood wizard or witch; that is, individuals with no wizarding parents or grandparents.
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What are all the curses in Harry Potter?

The Three Unforgivable Curses
  • Avada Kedavra - The Killing Curse.
  • Crucio - The Cruciatus Curse.
  • Imperio - The Imperius Curse.
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Why is Goblet of Fire PG-13?

Both “Goblet of Fire” and “Order of the Phoenix” were rated PG-13 for “sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images,” according to descriptors provided by the ratings board. “Half-Blood Prince” is rated PG for “scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.”
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Should I let my kid read Harry Potter?

I know some ambitious parents are eager to make seven-year-olds read Harry Potter but I feel that it's important for a kid to grasp all the nuances to fully appreciate a book. The later titles in the series definitely come into the young adult category, so I would say 10 plus for those.”
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Can a 9 year old watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?

At the end of the day, always consider what you think your kid can handle and use your judgement, but generally speaking, I wouldn't show this to kids under 11.
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What was the lowest rated Harry Potter movie?

The "Harry Potter" books have inspired 10 films, and fans have rated them online. Most Rotten Tomatoes fans seem to love "Deathly Hallows - Part 2" and "Prisoner of Azkaban." But "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" is the lowest-rated film of the group.
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What's the shortest Harry Potter movie?

Shortest film in the series: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” 130 minutes.
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Which Harry Potter movie is the longest?

At 161 minutes, Chamber of Secrets is the longest film of the franchise, and perhaps not so coincidentally it's also the last film to try and fit (almost) everything from the book into the movie.
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Do any Disney movies swear?

Pirates of the Caribbean is even PG-13, so of course there's swearing. "Tex" was the first Disney film to acknowledge the existence of sex and drugs. There are allot of swear words in it too. Go see "College Road Trip" and see how far Disney has stooped to make someone laugh (or in my case, groan).
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Are swear words bad?

Swearing can occur with any emotion and yield positive or negative outcomes. Our work so far suggests that most uses of swear words are not problematic. We know this because we have recorded over 10,000 episodes of public swearing by children and adults, and rarely have we witnessed negative consequences.
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Why is there more cursing on TV?

Because federal regulations don't apply to subscription-based television, TV series on cable or streaming services have the option of letting TV characters use strong swear words.
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