Cold Eyes (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ha Yoon-ju becomes the newest member of a unit within the Korean Police Forces Special Crime Department that specializes in surveillance activities on high-profile criminals. She teams up with Hwang Sang-jun, the veteran leader of the unit, and tries to track down James who is the cold-hearted leader of an armed criminal organization.
Rated NR • 2013 • 1h 59m
Cold Eyes is a South Korean police thriller that follows a specialized surveillance team tracking a cold-blooded criminal mastermind named James. The film is rated for its intense suspense, occasional bloody violence, and instances of strong language. While there is no explicit sexual content, viewers should be aware of thematic elements involving criminal activity and life-threatening confrontations. It is best suited for older… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Cold Eyes appropriate for kids?
Cold Eyes is a South Korean police thriller that follows a specialized surveillance team tracking a cold-blooded criminal mastermind named James. The film is rated for its intense suspense, occasional bloody violence, and instances of strong language. While there is no explicit… Read more — free account
Content severity in Cold Eyes
What happens in Cold Eyes, moment by moment
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:30 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Cold Eyes
There is no sexual activity. The film includes fleeting, non-explicit imagery such as photos of call girls on a wall and a brief shot of a man changing his shirt.
Violence and gore in Cold Eyes
Violence is moderate and impactful. It includes characters being stabbed with pens or knives, with visible blood, and a notable scene of a man being bound and suffocated with masking tape.
Language in Cold Eyes
Language is infrequent but includes coarse terms such as 'shit', 'bastard', 'hell', 'damn', and 'bitch'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Cold Eyes
There are brief, passing depictions of adult characters smoking in professional settings.
Mature themes in Cold Eyes
The film centers on criminal masterminds, police surveillance, and the trauma of losing colleagues in the line of duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cold Eyes appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Cold Eyes is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Cold Eyes is a South Korean police thriller that follows a specialized surveillance team tracking a cold-blooded criminal mastermind named James. The film is rated for its intense suspense, occasional bloody violence…
What age rating does Cold Eyes have?
Cold Eyes is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Cold Eyes about?
Cold Eyes is a South Korean police thriller that follows a specialized surveillance team tracking a cold-blooded criminal mastermind named James. The film is rated for its intense suspense, occasional bloody violence, and instances of strong language. While there is no explicit sexual content, viewers should be aware…
Is there sex or nudity in Cold Eyes?
There is no sexual activity. The film includes fleeting, non-explicit imagery such as photos of call girls on a wall and a brief shot of a man changing his shirt.
How violent is Cold Eyes?
Violence is moderate and impactful. It includes characters being stabbed with pens or knives, with visible blood, and a notable scene of a man being bound and suffocated with masking tape.
Is the language in Cold Eyes appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent but includes coarse terms such as 'shit', 'bastard', 'hell', 'damn', and 'bitch'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Cold Eyes?
There are brief, passing depictions of adult characters smoking in professional settings.
What mature themes appear in Cold Eyes?
The film centers on criminal masterminds, police surveillance, and the trauma of losing colleagues in the line of duty.
How long is Cold Eyes?
Cold Eyes runs 119 minutes, directed by Kim Byung-seo, Cho Ui-seok, released in 2013.
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