Coin Heist (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a crisis threatens to destroy their high school, four teens hatch a daring plan to raise $10 million. Step one? Breaking into the U.S. Mint.
Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 37m
This teen heist movie is rated PG but contains content that often aligns more with a PG-13 or TV-14 rating. The plot follows four prep school students, including Jason and Alice, who hatch a daring plan to rob the U.S. Mint to save their school from a financial crisis. Parents should be aware that the film's central plot justifies committing a major crime for a a noble-seeming cause. It also contains scenes of underage drinking… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Coin Heist appropriate for kids?
This teen heist movie is rated PG but contains content that often aligns more with a PG-13 or TV-14 rating. The plot follows four prep school students, including Jason and Alice, who hatch a daring plan to rob the U.S. Mint to save their school from a financial crisis. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Coin Heist
What happens in Coin Heist, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Coin Heist
Very light. A few brief, gentle kisses are shared between the teenage characters, primarily towards the end of the film. Romance is a minor subplot and there is no sexual content, nudity, or significant innuendo.
Violence and gore in Coin Heist
Minimal and non-graphic. The plot revolves around a non-violent crime. The only on-screen act of aggression is the tense but physically harmless arrest of a character's father. The main source of intensity comes from the suspense and peril of the teens trying to avoid being caught by guards during their heist, not from any actual fighting or gore.
Language in Coin Heist
Moderate for its PG rating. The film includes occasional mild profanity and insults that push the boundaries of its rating. Words such as "shitty", "dick", and "asshole" are reportedly used, alongside milder terms like "hell" and name-calling. This level of language is more typical of a TV-14 designation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Coin Heist
Moderate. There are clear references to underage substance use. A party scene shows high schoolers drinking beer from red cups. Additionally, one of the main characters refers to himself as a "stoner," talks about smoking marijuana, and apologizes for having been "stoned" during a past encounter.
Mature themes in Coin Heist
The film's primary thematic concerns are mature. The plot normalizes committing a serious federal crime for a perceived "good" cause, which is a central discussion point. It also deals with the shame and consequences of a parent's white-collar crime and imprisonment, family financial distress, and ultimately using blackmail to achieve a just outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coin Heist appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Coin Heist is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG. This teen heist movie is rated PG but contains content that often aligns more with a PG-13 or TV-14 rating. The plot follows four prep school students, including Jason and Alice, who hatch a daring plan to rob the U.S…
What age rating does Coin Heist have?
Coin Heist is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Coin Heist about?
This teen heist movie is rated PG but contains content that often aligns more with a PG-13 or TV-14 rating. The plot follows four prep school students, including Jason and Alice, who hatch a daring plan to rob the U.S. Mint to save their school from a financial crisis. Parents should be aware that the film's central…
Is there sex or nudity in Coin Heist?
Very light. A few brief, gentle kisses are shared between the teenage characters, primarily towards the end of the film. Romance is a minor subplot and there is no sexual content, nudity, or significant innuendo.
How violent is Coin Heist?
Minimal and non-graphic. The plot revolves around a non-violent crime. The only on-screen act of aggression is the tense but physically harmless arrest of a character's father. The main source of intensity comes from the suspense and peril of the teens trying…
Is the language in Coin Heist appropriate for kids?
Moderate for its PG rating. The film includes occasional mild profanity and insults that push the boundaries of its rating. Words such as "shitty", "dick", and "asshole" are reportedly used, alongside milder terms like "hell" and name-calling. This level of…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Coin Heist?
Moderate. There are clear references to underage substance use. A party scene shows high schoolers drinking beer from red cups. Additionally, one of the main characters refers to himself as a "stoner," talks about smoking marijuana, and apologizes for having…
What mature themes appear in Coin Heist?
The film's primary thematic concerns are mature. The plot normalizes committing a serious federal crime for a perceived "good" cause, which is a central discussion point. It also deals with the shame and consequences of a parent's white-collar crime and…
How long is Coin Heist?
Coin Heist runs 97 minutes, directed by Emily Hagins, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full Coin Heist parent guide?
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