Bank of Dave (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The true story of how Dave Fishwick, a working class man and self-made millionaire, fought to set up a community bank so that he could help the local businesses of Burnley not only survive, but thrive. In his bid to help his beloved community, he has to take on the elitist financial institutions of London and fight to receive the first, new banking license to be issued in over 100 years.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 1h 47m
Bank of Dave (starring a portrayal of real-life Dave Fishwick) is rated PG-13 mainly for some stronger language and mature themes around financial hardship and class conflict. Parents should know the film contains brief, non-sexual nudity (a background statue and a garden fountain), occasional strong-ish words (a couple of uses of the f-word and other mild swearing noted by IMDb), and repeated scenes of people drinking alcohol. There… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Bank of Dave appropriate for kids?
Bank of Dave (starring a portrayal of real-life Dave Fishwick) is rated PG-13 mainly for some stronger language and mature themes around financial hardship and class conflict. Parents should know the film contains brief, non-sexual nudity (a background statue and a garden… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bank of Dave
What happens in Bank of Dave, moment by moment
- 0:06 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:14 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Bank of Dave
Brief, non-sexual nudity appears as background imagery: a classical nude statue seen in a home scene and a nude fountain briefly visible on private property. These are quick shots used as set dressing and not sexualized; no actors are shown nude and there are no sexual acts. IMDb's Parents Guide specifically notes these two bits of background nudity.
Violence and gore in Bank of Dave
None. There are no physical fights, injuries, or violent confrontations shown on-screen.
Language in Bank of Dave
Mild to occasional adult language throughout: IMDb notes about two uses of the f-word along with some instances of 'shit' and 'Christ.' The words appear in arguments and colorful local speech rather than sustained profanity, so it’s an intermittent element rather than constant.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bank of Dave
Mild alcohol use is shown repeatedly: characters drinking in pubs or at meetings, bottles on shelves, and people sipping beer or wine. There is no depiction of heavy intoxication, drug use, or substance abuse.
Mature themes in Bank of Dave
The film handles moderate, real-world themes: financial precarity, class divide, institutional elitism, and the emotional stakes for small-business owners in Burnley. Several scenes are tense (boardroom-style meetings, regulatory hearings, and community pressure) and may feel heavy to younger viewers, but there is no graphic content.
Scary moments in Bank of Dave
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Bank of Dave yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bank of Dave appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bank of Dave is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. Bank of Dave (starring a portrayal of real-life Dave Fishwick) is rated PG-13 mainly for some stronger language and mature themes around financial hardship and class conflict. Parents should know the film contains…
What age rating does Bank of Dave have?
Bank of Dave is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Bank of Dave about?
Bank of Dave (starring a portrayal of real-life Dave Fishwick) is rated PG-13 mainly for some stronger language and mature themes around financial hardship and class conflict. Parents should know the film contains brief, non-sexual nudity (a background statue and a garden fountain), occasional strong-ish words (a…
Is there sex or nudity in Bank of Dave?
Brief, non-sexual nudity appears as background imagery: a classical nude statue seen in a home scene and a nude fountain briefly visible on private property. These are quick shots used as set dressing and not sexualized; no actors are shown nude and there are…
How violent is Bank of Dave?
None. There are no physical fights, injuries, or violent confrontations shown on-screen.
Is the language in Bank of Dave appropriate for kids?
Mild to occasional adult language throughout: IMDb notes about two uses of the f-word along with some instances of 'shit' and 'Christ.' The words appear in arguments and colorful local speech rather than sustained profanity, so it’s an intermittent element…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bank of Dave?
Mild alcohol use is shown repeatedly: characters drinking in pubs or at meetings, bottles on shelves, and people sipping beer or wine. There is no depiction of heavy intoxication, drug use, or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Bank of Dave?
The film handles moderate, real-world themes: financial precarity, class divide, institutional elitism, and the emotional stakes for small-business owners in Burnley. Several scenes are tense (boardroom-style meetings, regulatory hearings, and community…
How long is Bank of Dave?
Bank of Dave runs 107 minutes, directed by Chris Foggin, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full Bank of Dave parent guide?
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