Corky Romano (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Corky Romano is a bumbling, simpleton, veterinarian and the youngest, outcast son of an aging gangster, named Pops Romano, who calls upon Corky to infiltrate the local FBI and retrieve and destroy evidence being used to incriminate Pops for racketeering charges.
Rated PG-13 • 2001 • 1h 26m
Corky Romano is a PG-13 mob comedy whose rating is primarily due to a significant scene of comedic drug use and consistent sex-related humor. The film follows the bumbling veterinarian Corky as he infiltrates the FBI, leading to frequent slapstick violence, including cartoonish fights, explosions, and some gunplay. Parents should be aware of a central sequence where Corky accidentally ingests cocaine and acts erratically, as well as… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Corky Romano appropriate for kids?
Corky Romano is a PG-13 mob comedy whose rating is primarily due to a significant scene of comedic drug use and consistent sex-related humor. The film follows the bumbling veterinarian Corky as he infiltrates the FBI, leading to frequent slapstick violence, including cartoonish… Read more — free account
Content severity in Corky Romano
What happens in Corky Romano, moment by moment
- 0:09 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Corky Romano
Contains some innuendo, crude humor, and brief suggestive situations. One character is revealed to be gay, which is played for laughs but ultimately met with acceptance. There is a brief scene in an exotic club, but no nudity is shown. A man makes a joke about his genitals being tender. The content is used for comedic effect rather than for titillation.
Violence and gore in Corky Romano
There is a moderate amount of slapstick and action violence, all presented in a cartoonish and comedic fashion. FBI agents discuss a mutilated corpse, with remarks about maggots. Slapstick includes a man's head being put in a paint shaker, characters being thrown, and a woman grabbing a man's crotch during a fight. More intense scenes include a comedic torture sequence with jumper cables, multiple gunfights with property damage, and a large explosion that sends a character flying.
Language in Corky Romano
Moderate. The dialogue includes some insults and scattered crude terms, consistent with its PG-13 rating. Language includes scatological terms, mild obscenities (e.g., "ass," "damn," "hell"), and religious exclamations. In one scene, homophobic slurs are used before the characters express acceptance.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Corky Romano
A prominent scene involves accidental cocaine use, which is a key comedic set piece. A bag of cocaine bursts open, covering both Corky and a dog. Both subsequently act high and out of control, with Corky attending a kids' anti-drug event while under the influence. This scene is played entirely for laughs.
Mature themes in Corky Romano
Themes include mafia-related crime, family dysfunction, and pervasive deception as Corky lives under a false identity. A major character's homosexuality is revealed as a secret, which becomes a focal point for a scene discussing family acceptance. The central conflict revolves around loyalty to a criminal family versus upholding the law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corky Romano appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Corky Romano is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Corky Romano is a PG-13 mob comedy whose rating is primarily due to a significant scene of comedic drug use and consistent sex-related humor. The film follows the bumbling veterinarian Corky as he infiltrates the FBI…
What age rating does Corky Romano have?
Corky Romano is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Corky Romano about?
Corky Romano is a PG-13 mob comedy whose rating is primarily due to a significant scene of comedic drug use and consistent sex-related humor. The film follows the bumbling veterinarian Corky as he infiltrates the FBI, leading to frequent slapstick violence, including cartoonish fights, explosions, and some gunplay…
Is there sex or nudity in Corky Romano?
Contains some innuendo, crude humor, and brief suggestive situations. One character is revealed to be gay, which is played for laughs but ultimately met with acceptance. There is a brief scene in an exotic club, but no nudity is shown. A man makes a joke…
How violent is Corky Romano?
There is a moderate amount of slapstick and action violence, all presented in a cartoonish and comedic fashion. FBI agents discuss a mutilated corpse, with remarks about maggots. Slapstick includes a man's head being put in a paint shaker, characters being…
Is the language in Corky Romano appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The dialogue includes some insults and scattered crude terms, consistent with its PG-13 rating. Language includes scatological terms, mild obscenities (e.g., "ass," "damn," "hell"), and religious exclamations. In one scene, homophobic slurs are used…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Corky Romano?
A prominent scene involves accidental cocaine use, which is a key comedic set piece. A bag of cocaine bursts open, covering both Corky and a dog. Both subsequently act high and out of control, with Corky attending a kids' anti-drug event while under the…
What mature themes appear in Corky Romano?
Themes include mafia-related crime, family dysfunction, and pervasive deception as Corky lives under a false identity. A major character's homosexuality is revealed as a secret, which becomes a focal point for a scene discussing family acceptance. The central…
How long is Corky Romano?
Corky Romano runs 86 minutes, directed by Rob Pritts, released in 2001.
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