Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy. But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.
Rated PG-13 • 1997 • 1h 29m
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a spy-movie parody whose PG-13 rating is driven by pervasive sexual humor, innuendo, and suggestive situations. The film's comedy is rooted in the clash between the swinging '60s culture embodied by Austin Powers and the more reserved '90s. Parents should be aware of frequent double entendres, partial nudity that is always strategically obscured for comedic effect, and comical, slapstick… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery appropriate for kids?
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a spy-movie parody whose PG-13 rating is driven by pervasive sexual humor, innuendo, and suggestive situations. The film's comedy is rooted in the clash between the swinging '60s culture embodied by Austin Powers and the more… Read more — free account
Content severity in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
What happens in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, moment by moment
- 0:02 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:05 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Strong and pervasive sexual content is the film's comedic centerpiece. This includes constant verbal innuendo (character names like 'Alotta Fagina', the word 'shag'), running gags about a penis enlarger, and visual humor involving strategically covered nudity. Multiple scenes feature characters who are implied to be nude, but body parts are always obscured by props, other people, or creative camera angles. One sequence involves Austin performing a seductive striptease to defeat female robots ('fembots'). There is…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Violence is moderate but highly stylized and consistently played for comedy. The action is slapstick in nature, with no gore or realistic injury. For example, a henchman is very slowly run over by a steamroller in a drawn-out gag. Another assassin is drowned in a toilet. The film's most intense scene involves 'fembots' who shoot guards with machine guns concealed in their breasts, though the deaths are bloodless. Another character is presumed killed by 'ill-tempered sea bass' with an obviously fake, bloody neck…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Language is light for a PG-13 film. The word 'shag' and its variations are used frequently as a substitute for a stronger sexual term. Other language includes a few uses of 's--t', 'ass', 'hell', and 'bastard'. The word 'frickin'' is used multiple times as a substitute for the f-word. There is one use of 'Jesus Christ' as a blasphemous exclamation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Substance use is light. Characters are occasionally seen drinking alcohol, including champagne and sake, in social settings. In one scene, a character becomes slightly drunk from champagne. Austin is briefly seen with many cigarettes in his mouth at once, used as a prop to defeat enemies rather than for smoking.
Mature themes in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
The film touches lightly on themes of alienation and family dysfunction, framed within its comedic plot. Austin feels like a 'man out of time' and struggles to adapt his 1960s 'free love' mindset to the 1990s. Dr. Evil has a comically strained relationship with his teenage son, Scott, whom he tries to connect with during group therapy sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a spy-movie parody whose PG-13 rating is driven by pervasive sexual humor, innuendo, and suggestive situations. The film's comedy is rooted in the clash between the…
What age rating does Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery have?
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery about?
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a spy-movie parody whose PG-13 rating is driven by pervasive sexual humor, innuendo, and suggestive situations. The film's comedy is rooted in the clash between the swinging '60s culture embodied by Austin Powers and the more reserved '90s. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?
Strong and pervasive sexual content is the film's comedic centerpiece. This includes constant verbal innuendo (character names like 'Alotta Fagina', the word 'shag'), running gags about a penis enlarger, and visual humor involving strategically covered…
How violent is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?
Violence is moderate but highly stylized and consistently played for comedy. The action is slapstick in nature, with no gore or realistic injury. For example, a henchman is very slowly run over by a steamroller in a drawn-out gag. Another assassin is drowned…
Is the language in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery appropriate for kids?
Language is light for a PG-13 film. The word 'shag' and its variations are used frequently as a substitute for a stronger sexual term. Other language includes a few uses of 's--t', 'ass', 'hell', and 'bastard'. The word 'frickin'' is used multiple times as a…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?
Substance use is light. Characters are occasionally seen drinking alcohol, including champagne and sake, in social settings. In one scene, a character becomes slightly drunk from champagne. Austin is briefly seen with many cigarettes in his mouth at once…
What mature themes appear in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?
The film touches lightly on themes of alienation and family dysfunction, framed within its comedic plot. Austin feels like a 'man out of time' and struggles to adapt his 1960s 'free love' mindset to the 1990s. Dr. Evil has a comically strained relationship…
How long is Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery?
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery runs 89 minutes, directed by Jay Roach, released in 1997.
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