A Few Good Men (1992) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.
Rated R • 1992 • 2h 18m
Overall: A Navy lawyer defends two Marines accused of murdering a fellow soldier at Guantanamo Bay — and uncovers a culture of illegal orders. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. The R rating covers language and the film's courtroom drama.
Cast
Is A Few Good Men appropriate for kids?
Overall: A Navy lawyer defends two Marines accused of murdering a fellow soldier at Guantanamo Bay — and uncovers a culture of illegal orders. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. The R rating covers language and the film's courtroom drama. Read more — free account
Content severity in A Few Good Men
What happens in A Few Good Men, moment by moment
- 0:08 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:48 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in A Few Good Men
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in the film. The story focuses entirely on the legal investigation and courtroom procedures, maintaining a professional tone throughout. Occasional mild gender-related banter occurs between colleagues, but remains non-graphic.
Violence and gore in A Few Good Men
A man's death — depicted through its medical aftermath. The violence is institutional rather than graphic.
Language in A Few Good Men
The film contains frequent strong language consistent with its R rating, including approximately 50 uses of the f-word. Other profanities such as 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and 'damn' are used throughout by military personnel and lawyers. Most of the swearing occurs during high-stakes arguments or moments of extreme professional frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Few Good Men
There is no significant focus on alcohol, drugs, or smoking in the movie. Characters may be seen in social settings where beverages are present, but there is no depiction of intoxication or substance abuse that factors into the plot. The narrative remains centered on the sobriety of the legal case and military life.
Mature themes in A Few Good Men
'You can't handle the truth.' Institutional cultures that operate outside civilian law. A lawyer who begins as cynical and ends as committed. Nicholson's Jessup as one of cinema's great antagonists — a man who genuinely believes in what he did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Few Good Men appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Few Good Men is best for ages 14+. It's rated R. Overall: A Navy lawyer defends two Marines accused of murdering a fellow soldier at Guantanamo Bay — and uncovers a culture of illegal orders. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. The R rating covers language and the…
What age rating does A Few Good Men have?
A Few Good Men is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is A Few Good Men about?
Overall: A Navy lawyer defends two Marines accused of murdering a fellow soldier at Guantanamo Bay — and uncovers a culture of illegal orders. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. The R rating covers language and the film's courtroom drama.
Is there sex or nudity in A Few Good Men?
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in the film. The story focuses entirely on the legal investigation and courtroom procedures, maintaining a professional tone throughout. Occasional mild gender-related banter occurs between colleagues, but remains…
How violent is A Few Good Men?
A man's death — depicted through its medical aftermath. The violence is institutional rather than graphic.
Is the language in A Few Good Men appropriate for kids?
The film contains frequent strong language consistent with its R rating, including approximately 50 uses of the f-word. Other profanities such as 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and 'damn' are used throughout by military personnel and lawyers. Most of the swearing occurs…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Few Good Men?
There is no significant focus on alcohol, drugs, or smoking in the movie. Characters may be seen in social settings where beverages are present, but there is no depiction of intoxication or substance abuse that factors into the plot. The narrative remains…
What mature themes appear in A Few Good Men?
'You can't handle the truth.' Institutional cultures that operate outside civilian law. A lawyer who begins as cynical and ends as committed. Nicholson's Jessup as one of cinema's great antagonists — a man who genuinely believes in what he did.
How long is A Few Good Men?
A Few Good Men runs 138 minutes, directed by Rob Reiner, released in 1992.
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