City Slickers (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Three New York businessmen decide to take a "Wild West" vacation that turns out not to be the relaxing vacation they had envisioned.
Rated PG-13 • 1991 • 1h 54m
Three middle-aged New York friends spend a vacation on a cattle drive — and find what they're looking for. Billy Crystal and Jack Palance (Oscar). PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm midlife-crisis comedy.
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Is City Slickers appropriate for kids?
Three middle-aged New York friends spend a vacation on a cattle drive — and find what they're looking for. Billy Crystal and Jack Palance (Oscar). PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm midlife-crisis comedy. Read more — free account
Content severity in City Slickers
What happens in City Slickers, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in City Slickers
There is no actual on-screen sexual activity or nudity depicted in the film. The content remains focused on middle-aged camaraderie and the challenges of the cattle drive, though some mild suggestive humor and references to marital issues occur in dialogue. As indicated by the rating and genre, the story avoids explicit romantic or physical content.
Violence and gore in City Slickers
The film contains several moderately intense sequences, including a dangerous cattle stampede and a tense confrontation involving a knife. Ranch life is depicted with realism, most notably during a graphic and emotionally charged scene where a character must assist in a difficult birthing of a calf. While there is no gratuitous gore, the physical tolls and risks of life on the trail are presented with a grounded sense of peril.
Language in City Slickers
The dialogue features moderate language throughout, including roughly one use of the 'f-word' and several instances of milder profanity such as 's-word,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' The frequency of the swearing is consistent with a PG-13 rating for a character-driven comedy from this era. Most of the abrasive language is utilized during moments of frustration or heated arguments between the adult leads.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in City Slickers
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or notable smoking throughout the film. Occasional social drinking may occur in the background of restaurant or bar settings, but alcohol consumption is not a focal point of the plot or character development. Overall, the movie avoids depicting substance abuse or related cautionary themes.
Mature themes in City Slickers
'One thing.' Curly's philosophy — find the one thing that matters most and hold onto it. A film about men in midlife discovering what that one thing is. Jack Palance's Curly is a genuinely mythic figure. Billy Crystal's warmth and comic timing at their peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City Slickers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests City Slickers is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Three middle-aged New York friends spend a vacation on a cattle drive — and find what they're looking for. Billy Crystal and Jack Palance (Oscar). PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm midlife-crisis comedy.
What age rating does City Slickers have?
City Slickers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is City Slickers about?
Three middle-aged New York friends spend a vacation on a cattle drive — and find what they're looking for. Billy Crystal and Jack Palance (Oscar). PG-13 rating is appropriate — a warm midlife-crisis comedy.
Is there sex or nudity in City Slickers?
There is no actual on-screen sexual activity or nudity depicted in the film. The content remains focused on middle-aged camaraderie and the challenges of the cattle drive, though some mild suggestive humor and references to marital issues occur in dialogue…
How violent is City Slickers?
The film contains several moderately intense sequences, including a dangerous cattle stampede and a tense confrontation involving a knife. Ranch life is depicted with realism, most notably during a graphic and emotionally charged scene where a character must…
Is the language in City Slickers appropriate for kids?
The dialogue features moderate language throughout, including roughly one use of the 'f-word' and several instances of milder profanity such as 's-word,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' The frequency of the swearing is consistent with a PG-13 rating for a…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in City Slickers?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or notable smoking throughout the film. Occasional social drinking may occur in the background of restaurant or bar settings, but alcohol consumption is not a focal point of the plot or character development…
What mature themes appear in City Slickers?
'One thing.' Curly's philosophy — find the one thing that matters most and hold onto it. A film about men in midlife discovering what that one thing is. Jack Palance's Curly is a genuinely mythic figure. Billy Crystal's warmth and comic timing at their peak.
How long is City Slickers?
City Slickers runs 114 minutes, directed by Ron Underwood, released in 1991.
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