Bad Company (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a Harvard-educated CIA agent is killed during an operation, the secret agency recruits his twin brother.
Rated PG-13 • 2002 • 1h 56m
Bad Company is a PG-13 action-comedy whose rating is earned through frequent, stylized violence and moderate profanity. The film follows street hustler Jake Hayes, who is recruited by the CIA to impersonate his secretly-a-spy twin brother after he is killed in action. The movie is filled with numerous shootouts, car chases, explosions, and fistfights, though these are largely bloodless. The primary content concerns are the constant gun… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Bad Company appropriate for kids?
Bad Company is a PG-13 action-comedy whose rating is earned through frequent, stylized violence and moderate profanity. The film follows street hustler Jake Hayes, who is recruited by the CIA to impersonate his secretly-a-spy twin brother after he is killed in action. The movie… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bad Company
What happens in Bad Company, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Bad Company
Content is mild and mostly suggestive. In one scene, a woman at a dinner table removes her shoe and sensually runs her foot up a man's leg into his crotch under the table. In another scene, a woman is seen in lingerie on a video playback. A brief shower scene shows a woman's silhouette through a frosted glass door before she covers herself with a towel; no nudity is visible.
Violence and gore in Bad Company
Violence is frequent, stylized, and central to the plot, typical of the action-comedy genre. A key character is shot and killed early in the film. There are multiple extended shootouts in various locations (streets, hotels, a train station) with many characters shot and killed, though injuries are not graphic. The plot involves fistfights, knife threats, a major car chase, and a woman being taken hostage at gunpoint. The climax revolves around disarming a nuclear bomb in a public place.
Language in Bad Company
Profanity is moderate but consistent. The film contains a single use of the f-word. Other language includes over a dozen uses of "shit" and "ass," as well as multiple instances of "bitch," "damn," and "hell."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bad Company
Substance use is minor. Characters drink alcohol (wine, beer) in social settings like restaurants and clubs. One character chugs a glass of wine to comically show his lack of refinement. A villain is seen smoking a cigarette, and another character briefly prepares to smoke a cigar. There is a brief, passing reference to rolling a joint.
Mature themes in Bad Company
The primary theme is terrorism, specifically the threat of a stolen nuclear bomb being detonated in a major city. The film opens with the death of a main character, and his twin brother must grapple with this loss while impersonating him. Other themes include deception, mistaken identity, and long-lost family connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bad Company appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bad Company is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Bad Company is a PG-13 action-comedy whose rating is earned through frequent, stylized violence and moderate profanity. The film follows street hustler Jake Hayes, who is recruited by the CIA to impersonate his…
What age rating does Bad Company have?
Bad Company is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Bad Company about?
Bad Company is a PG-13 action-comedy whose rating is earned through frequent, stylized violence and moderate profanity. The film follows street hustler Jake Hayes, who is recruited by the CIA to impersonate his secretly-a-spy twin brother after he is killed in action. The movie is filled with numerous shootouts, car…
Is there sex or nudity in Bad Company?
Content is mild and mostly suggestive. In one scene, a woman at a dinner table removes her shoe and sensually runs her foot up a man's leg into his crotch under the table. In another scene, a woman is seen in lingerie on a video playback. A brief shower scene…
How violent is Bad Company?
Violence is frequent, stylized, and central to the plot, typical of the action-comedy genre. A key character is shot and killed early in the film. There are multiple extended shootouts in various locations (streets, hotels, a train station) with many…
Is the language in Bad Company appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate but consistent. The film contains a single use of the f-word. Other language includes over a dozen uses of "shit" and "ass," as well as multiple instances of "bitch," "damn," and "hell."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bad Company?
Substance use is minor. Characters drink alcohol (wine, beer) in social settings like restaurants and clubs. One character chugs a glass of wine to comically show his lack of refinement. A villain is seen smoking a cigarette, and another character briefly…
What mature themes appear in Bad Company?
The primary theme is terrorism, specifically the threat of a stolen nuclear bomb being detonated in a major city. The film opens with the death of a main character, and his twin brother must grapple with this loss while impersonating him. Other themes include…
How long is Bad Company?
Bad Company runs 116 minutes, directed by Joel Schumacher, released in 2002.
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