Bad Samaritan (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A thief makes a disturbing discovery in the house where he breaks in. Later, when he returns to the same house with his partner in crime, things are no longer how he expected.
Rated R • 2018 • 1h 51m
Bad Samaritan is a dark, suspenseful thriller that depicts a valet discovering a serial killer's captive and becoming the target of his sadistic retaliation. The film earns its R-rating through frequent graphic violence, including brutal beatings, point-blank shootings, and scenes of sustained psychological terror. Mature themes of kidnapping, murder, and personal violation are central to the plot, and the script contains pervasive… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Bad Samaritan appropriate for kids?
Bad Samaritan is a dark, suspenseful thriller that depicts a valet discovering a serial killer's captive and becoming the target of his sadistic retaliation. The film earns its R-rating through frequent graphic violence, including brutal beatings, point-blank shootings, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bad Samaritan
What happens in Bad Samaritan, moment by moment
- 0:02 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Bad Samaritan
The film features a brief scene involving partial breast nudity and implied sexual activity in the opening minutes. There is also a scene involving a woman removing a towel, with bare back and side-cleavage exposure visible.
Violence and gore in Bad Samaritan
Violence is severe and pervasive. It includes multiple scenes of brutal beatings with bats and other weapons, a point-blank gunshot execution with clear aftermath, and sustained physical torture of victims. The villain, Cale, displays a high degree of sadism throughout the narrative.
Language in Bad Samaritan
Language is severe and persistent. The film contains over 70 uses of the 'f-word', along with regular use of slurs and harsh profanity such as 'cunt', 'prick', and 'bitch'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bad Samaritan
Substance use is light. Characters are shown smoking cigarettes and sharing a joint, primarily within the first 15 minutes of the film.
Mature themes in Bad Samaritan
The central themes revolve around serial abduction, sadistic torture, and the psychological breaking of victims. The narrative also addresses themes of betrayal, revenge, and the powerlessness experienced when authorities fail to intervene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bad Samaritan appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bad Samaritan is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Bad Samaritan is a dark, suspenseful thriller that depicts a valet discovering a serial killer's captive and becoming the target of his sadistic retaliation. The film earns its R-rating through frequent graphic…
What age rating does Bad Samaritan have?
Bad Samaritan is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Bad Samaritan about?
Bad Samaritan is a dark, suspenseful thriller that depicts a valet discovering a serial killer's captive and becoming the target of his sadistic retaliation. The film earns its R-rating through frequent graphic violence, including brutal beatings, point-blank shootings, and scenes of sustained psychological terror…
Is there sex or nudity in Bad Samaritan?
The film features a brief scene involving partial breast nudity and implied sexual activity in the opening minutes. There is also a scene involving a woman removing a towel, with bare back and side-cleavage exposure visible.
How violent is Bad Samaritan?
Violence is severe and pervasive. It includes multiple scenes of brutal beatings with bats and other weapons, a point-blank gunshot execution with clear aftermath, and sustained physical torture of victims. The villain, Cale, displays a high degree of sadism…
Is the language in Bad Samaritan appropriate for kids?
Language is severe and persistent. The film contains over 70 uses of the 'f-word', along with regular use of slurs and harsh profanity such as 'cunt', 'prick', and 'bitch'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bad Samaritan?
Substance use is light. Characters are shown smoking cigarettes and sharing a joint, primarily within the first 15 minutes of the film.
What mature themes appear in Bad Samaritan?
The central themes revolve around serial abduction, sadistic torture, and the psychological breaking of victims. The narrative also addresses themes of betrayal, revenge, and the powerlessness experienced when authorities fail to intervene.
How long is Bad Samaritan?
Bad Samaritan runs 111 minutes, directed by Dean Devlin, released in 2018.
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