Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austin must return to the swingin' '60s himself - with the help of American agent, Felicity Shagwell - to stop the dastardly plan. Once there, Austin faces off against Dr. Evil's army of minions to try to save the world in his own unbelievably groovy way.
Rated PG-13 • 1999 • 1h 35m
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a spy parody that earned its PG-13 rating for a nearly non-stop barrage of crude humor and strong sexual innuendo. The plot, involving Austin's time-traveling quest to retrieve his stolen 'mojo' (libido), is primarily a vehicle for relentless double entendres, sight gags involving nudity obscured by props, and characters with sexually suggestive names like Felicity Shagwell. While violence is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me appropriate for kids?
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a spy parody that earned its PG-13 rating for a nearly non-stop barrage of crude humor and strong sexual innuendo. The plot, involving Austin's time-traveling quest to retrieve his stolen 'mojo' (libido), is primarily a vehicle for… Read more — free account
Content severity in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
What happens in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 7/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
This film is saturated with sexual content, though it avoids explicit nudity. The central premise revolves around Austin's 'mojo' (sex drive). There is a pervasive stream of strong sexual innuendo, both verbal (character names like Felicity Shagwell and Ivana Humpalot) and visual (a phallic-shaped rocket, a tent scene where silhouettes create absurd sexual gags). The opening credits feature a technically naked Austin, with his genitals and buttocks always comically obscured by props. Characters are frequently…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Violence is frequent but highly comedic and slapstick in nature. A 'fembot' is shot and stabbed, with her face becoming mangled before she explodes into pieces. A henchman is shot with a tranquilizer dart and falls off a cliff, while another falls into a pool of lava; both moments are played for laughs. There is a comical fight between Austin and Mini-Me that ends with the clone being flushed into space. A character's breasts turn into machine guns and are fired, though no one is hit.
Language in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Profanity is moderate but frequent. Character names themselves are crude, such as 'Fat Bastard' and 'Felicity Shagwell.' The dialogue includes multiple uses of 'shit,' 'dick,' 'shag,' 'ass,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and 'crap.' The F-word is bleeped out multiple times in one scene. There are also numerous slang terms for male and female anatomy used throughout, along with some obscene hand gestures.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Substance use is very light. There is a brief scene where characters smoke cigarettes in a boardroom. A character is shot with a tranquilizer dart as a plot point. In a scene of gross-out humor, Dr. Evil accidentally drinks a stool sample that has been placed in a coffee mug, but this is not drug or alcohol related.
Mature themes in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Thematic content is handled in a purely comedic fashion. The primary theme is a parody of spy films and 1960s culture. The concept of 'mojo' as a representation of libido and confidence is central to the plot. There's a running gag about the strained relationship between Dr. Evil and his son, Scott, which is explored on a parody of 'The Jerry Springer Show.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a spy parody that earned its PG-13 rating for a nearly non-stop barrage of crude humor and strong sexual innuendo. The plot, involving Austin's time-traveling quest to retrieve…
What age rating does Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me have?
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me about?
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a spy parody that earned its PG-13 rating for a nearly non-stop barrage of crude humor and strong sexual innuendo. The plot, involving Austin's time-traveling quest to retrieve his stolen 'mojo' (libido), is primarily a vehicle for relentless double entendres, sight gags…
Is there sex or nudity in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?
This film is saturated with sexual content, though it avoids explicit nudity. The central premise revolves around Austin's 'mojo' (sex drive). There is a pervasive stream of strong sexual innuendo, both verbal (character names like Felicity Shagwell and Ivana…
How violent is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?
Violence is frequent but highly comedic and slapstick in nature. A 'fembot' is shot and stabbed, with her face becoming mangled before she explodes into pieces. A henchman is shot with a tranquilizer dart and falls off a cliff, while another falls into a pool…
Is the language in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate but frequent. Character names themselves are crude, such as 'Fat Bastard' and 'Felicity Shagwell.' The dialogue includes multiple uses of 'shit,' 'dick,' 'shag,' 'ass,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and 'crap.' The F-word is bleeped out multiple…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?
Substance use is very light. There is a brief scene where characters smoke cigarettes in a boardroom. A character is shot with a tranquilizer dart as a plot point. In a scene of gross-out humor, Dr. Evil accidentally drinks a stool sample that has been placed…
What mature themes appear in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?
Thematic content is handled in a purely comedic fashion. The primary theme is a parody of spy films and 1960s culture. The concept of 'mojo' as a representation of libido and confidence is central to the plot. There's a running gag about the strained…
How long is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me?
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me runs 95 minutes, directed by Jay Roach, released in 1999.
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