3 Days to Kill (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A dangerous international spy is determined to give up his high stakes life to finally build a closer relationship with his estranged wife and daughter. But first, he must complete one last mission - even if it means juggling the two toughest assignments yet: hunting down the world's most ruthless terrorist and looking after his teenage daughter for the first time in ten years, while his wife is out of town.
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 1h 53m
This action-thriller, "3 Days to Kill", earns its PG-13 rating for intense sequences of stylized violence, some sensuality, and language. The film follows dying CIA agent Ethan Renner as he tries to reconnect with his family in Paris while hunting a terrorist, leading to frequent gunfights, car chases, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat. Parents should be aware of a scene depicting an attempted sexual assault on a teenager, multiple… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 3 Days to Kill appropriate for kids?
This action-thriller, "3 Days to Kill", earns its PG-13 rating for intense sequences of stylized violence, some sensuality, and language. The film follows dying CIA agent Ethan Renner as he tries to reconnect with his family in Paris while hunting a terrorist, leading to… Read more — free account
Content severity in 3 Days to Kill
What happens in 3 Days to Kill, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:33 🍷 Substances 6/10
Sex and nudity in 3 Days to Kill
This category is moderate. There is no explicit nudity in the theatrical cut, though one scene in a club features dancers in revealing outfits with implied toplessness obscured by smoke. The most significant moment is an attempted sexual assault on a teenager in a bathroom; while there is no nudity, the scene is intense and shows men forcefully touching the girl. Another brief scene shows a woman's bare back and upper buttocks at a tattoo parlor.
Violence and gore in 3 Days to Kill
Violence is strong and pervasive, typical of an action-thriller. The film is filled with intense sequences of gunfights, car crashes, and explosions where many characters are killed, usually with little blood shown. Specific moments are more brutal, including scenes of interrogation and torture, a man being pushed in front of a train, and another falling to his death in an elevator. A woman's decapitation is implied off-screen. An attempted sexual assault is stopped with brutal violence.
Language in 3 Days to Kill
Language is moderate to strong. The dialogue includes at least two uses of the f-word in the theatrical cut. Other profanity includes several uses of the s-word, as well as "damn," "hell," and "Jesus Christ."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 3 Days to Kill
Substance use is a key plot point. The protagonist, who has terminal cancer, repeatedly injects an experimental drug via a syringe. A side effect of the drug is managed by consuming large amounts of alcohol, and he is shown drinking vodka straight from the bottle. Other scenes show characters drinking socially and smoking cigarettes, and there is a scene depicting underage drinking at a club.
Mature themes in 3 Days to Kill
Mature themes are prominent. The central plot revolves around the protagonist's terminal illness and his emotional struggle to reconnect with his estranged wife and daughter before he dies. This is contrasted with his violent work as a spy. A particularly intense thematic moment involves the attempted sexual assault of his teenage daughter, which is very distressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 Days to Kill appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 3 Days to Kill is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This action-thriller, "3 Days to Kill", earns its PG-13 rating for intense sequences of stylized violence, some sensuality, and language. The film follows dying CIA agent Ethan Renner as he tries to reconnect with his…
What age rating does 3 Days to Kill have?
3 Days to Kill is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is 3 Days to Kill about?
This action-thriller, "3 Days to Kill", earns its PG-13 rating for intense sequences of stylized violence, some sensuality, and language. The film follows dying CIA agent Ethan Renner as he tries to reconnect with his family in Paris while hunting a terrorist, leading to frequent gunfights, car chases, explosions, and…
Is there sex or nudity in 3 Days to Kill?
This category is moderate. There is no explicit nudity in the theatrical cut, though one scene in a club features dancers in revealing outfits with implied toplessness obscured by smoke. The most significant moment is an attempted sexual assault on a teenager…
How violent is 3 Days to Kill?
Violence is strong and pervasive, typical of an action-thriller. The film is filled with intense sequences of gunfights, car crashes, and explosions where many characters are killed, usually with little blood shown. Specific moments are more brutal, including…
Is the language in 3 Days to Kill appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate to strong. The dialogue includes at least two uses of the f-word in the theatrical cut. Other profanity includes several uses of the s-word, as well as "damn," "hell," and "Jesus Christ."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 3 Days to Kill?
Substance use is a key plot point. The protagonist, who has terminal cancer, repeatedly injects an experimental drug via a syringe. A side effect of the drug is managed by consuming large amounts of alcohol, and he is shown drinking vodka straight from the…
What mature themes appear in 3 Days to Kill?
Mature themes are prominent. The central plot revolves around the protagonist's terminal illness and his emotional struggle to reconnect with his estranged wife and daughter before he dies. This is contrasted with his violent work as a spy. A particularly…
How long is 3 Days to Kill?
3 Days to Kill runs 113 minutes, directed by McG, released in 2014.
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