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Billion Dollar Heist (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Global, dynamic, and eye-opening, this is story of the most daring cyber heist of all time, the Bangladeshi Central Bank theft, tracing the origins of cyber-crime from basic credit card fraud to the wildly complex criminal organisations in existence today, supported by commentary and fascinating insight from highly regarded cyber security experts.

Rated NR • 2023 • 1h 25m

Age
12+

Billion Dollar Heist is a documentary examining the 2016 Bangladesh Bank cyber robbery through interviews with cybersecurity experts and investigative journalists. The film details the sophisticated methodology of international hacking organizations, focusing on digital theft rather than physical violence. While the subject matter is complex and global in scale, the content is strictly informative and devoid of sexual, drug, or intense… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

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Eric Chien
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Mikko Hyppönen
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Keith Mularski
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Misha Glenny
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Is Billion Dollar Heist appropriate for kids?

Billion Dollar Heist is a documentary examining the 2016 Bangladesh Bank cyber robbery through interviews with cybersecurity experts and investigative journalists. The film details the sophisticated methodology of international hacking organizations, focusing on digital theft… Read more — free account

Content severity in Billion Dollar Heist

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Billion Dollar Heist, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 💬 Language 2/10
  2. 0:24 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:48 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Billion Dollar Heist

None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

Violence and gore in Billion Dollar Heist

Minimal. There are fleeting, stylized graphics or stock footage depicting digital concepts or generic criminal activity, but no actual physical violence occurs on screen.

Language in Billion Dollar Heist

Light. The film contains occasional mild language such as 'damn' or 'hell' used by interviewees during storytelling, consistent with professional interviews.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Billion Dollar Heist

Light. There is a passing mention of criminal organizations using profits from illicit trades, but no depiction of drug use or alcohol consumption.

Mature themes in Billion Dollar Heist

Moderate. The documentary explores sophisticated financial crimes, international espionage, and the vulnerability of global banking systems, which may be complex for younger children to process.

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Is Billion Dollar Heist appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Billion Dollar Heist is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Billion Dollar Heist is a documentary examining the 2016 Bangladesh Bank cyber robbery through interviews with cybersecurity experts and investigative journalists. The film details the sophisticated methodology of…

What age rating does Billion Dollar Heist have?

Billion Dollar Heist is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Billion Dollar Heist about?

Billion Dollar Heist is a documentary examining the 2016 Bangladesh Bank cyber robbery through interviews with cybersecurity experts and investigative journalists. The film details the sophisticated methodology of international hacking organizations, focusing on digital theft rather than physical violence. While the…

Is there sex or nudity in Billion Dollar Heist?

None. The film contains no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

How violent is Billion Dollar Heist?

Minimal. There are fleeting, stylized graphics or stock footage depicting digital concepts or generic criminal activity, but no actual physical violence occurs on screen.

Is the language in Billion Dollar Heist appropriate for kids?

Light. The film contains occasional mild language such as 'damn' or 'hell' used by interviewees during storytelling, consistent with professional interviews.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Billion Dollar Heist?

Light. There is a passing mention of criminal organizations using profits from illicit trades, but no depiction of drug use or alcohol consumption.

What mature themes appear in Billion Dollar Heist?

Moderate. The documentary explores sophisticated financial crimes, international espionage, and the vulnerability of global banking systems, which may be complex for younger children to process.

How long is Billion Dollar Heist?

Billion Dollar Heist runs 85 minutes, directed by Daniel Gordon, released in 2023.

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