Agent Cody Banks (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Recruited by the U.S. government to be a special agent, nerdy teenager Cody Banks must get closer to cute classmate Natalie in order to learn about an evil plan hatched by her father. But despite the agent persona, Cody struggles with teen angst.
Rated PG • 2003 • 1h 42m
Agent Cody Banks is a PG-rated teen spy comedy that earned its rating for stylized action violence, some mild sensual content, and a notable villain death. The film follows teenage CIA agent Cody Banks as he balances high school with saving the world. Parents should be aware of frequent, but largely bloodless, martial arts fights, car chases, and explosions. The most intense scene involves a villain being eaten from the inside out by… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Agent Cody Banks appropriate for kids?
Agent Cody Banks is a PG-rated teen spy comedy that earned its rating for stylized action violence, some mild sensual content, and a notable villain death. The film follows teenage CIA agent Cody Banks as he balances high school with saving the world. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Agent Cody Banks
What happens in Agent Cody Banks, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Agent Cody Banks
Mild sensual content and innuendo are present. A female agent, Ronica, wears a tight, cleavage-baring outfit, which is played for laughs. In one scene, a holographic woman speaks seductively, and in another, Cody briefly uses X-ray glasses, but the view is comically censored by a 'parental control' feature. The film ends with a brief, chaste kiss between the two teenage leads.
Violence and gore in Agent Cody Banks
Violence is moderate and highly stylized, with no graphic blood or gore. There are numerous scenes of martial arts fighting, chases (on car, snowboard, and foot), and explosions. A character is punched and seen with a briefly bruised eye. The most intense scene is the villain's death, where he is disintegrated by nanobots from the inside out; this is shown without blood but could be frightening and is a primary reason for the PG rating.
Language in Agent Cody Banks
Language is very mild. A character starts to say "Holy s---" but is cut off by his mother before finishing the word. This is the only notable instance of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Agent Cody Banks
Substance use is minimal. Adults are briefly seen holding alcoholic beverages in the background of a party scene, but there is no focus on this and no drunkenness or underage drinking is depicted.
Mature themes in Agent Cody Banks
Themes include coming-of-age challenges, espionage, and peril. Cody's mission is complicated by his social anxiety and inability to talk to girls. A key plot point involves the kidnapping of a teenage girl, who is later held hostage and threatened with death. The villain's on-screen death by disintegration, while not gory, is intense and may be disturbing for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Agent Cody Banks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Agent Cody Banks appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Agent Cody Banks is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Agent Cody Banks is a PG-rated teen spy comedy that earned its rating for stylized action violence, some mild sensual content, and a notable villain death. The film follows teenage CIA agent Cody Banks as he balances…
What age rating does Agent Cody Banks have?
Agent Cody Banks is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Agent Cody Banks about?
Agent Cody Banks is a PG-rated teen spy comedy that earned its rating for stylized action violence, some mild sensual content, and a notable villain death. The film follows teenage CIA agent Cody Banks as he balances high school with saving the world. Parents should be aware of frequent, but largely bloodless, martial…
Is there sex or nudity in Agent Cody Banks?
Mild sensual content and innuendo are present. A female agent, Ronica, wears a tight, cleavage-baring outfit, which is played for laughs. In one scene, a holographic woman speaks seductively, and in another, Cody briefly uses X-ray glasses, but the view is…
How violent is Agent Cody Banks?
Violence is moderate and highly stylized, with no graphic blood or gore. There are numerous scenes of martial arts fighting, chases (on car, snowboard, and foot), and explosions. A character is punched and seen with a briefly bruised eye. The most intense…
Is the language in Agent Cody Banks appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild. A character starts to say "Holy s---" but is cut off by his mother before finishing the word. This is the only notable instance of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Agent Cody Banks?
Substance use is minimal. Adults are briefly seen holding alcoholic beverages in the background of a party scene, but there is no focus on this and no drunkenness or underage drinking is depicted.
What mature themes appear in Agent Cody Banks?
Themes include coming-of-age challenges, espionage, and peril. Cody's mission is complicated by his social anxiety and inability to talk to girls. A key plot point involves the kidnapping of a teenage girl, who is later held hostage and threatened with death…
How long is Agent Cody Banks?
Agent Cody Banks runs 102 minutes, directed by Harald Zwart, released in 2003.
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