Dangerous (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A reformed sociopath heads to a remote island after the death of his brother. Soon after his arrival, the island falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries, and when he discovers their role in his brother’s demise, he sets out on a relentless quest for vengeance.
Rated R • 2021 • 1h 39m
Dangerous (2021) is rated R primarily for frequent strong language and sustained, often bloody violence. The film follows Dylan Forrester (Mel Gibson) on Guardian Island after his brother's death and includes multiple shootings, stabbings, and an extended siege that places family members in direct physical danger. Parents should expect repeated coarse profanity (IMDb reports many uses of the "f-word"), several on-screen killings, a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dangerous appropriate for kids?
Dangerous (2021) is rated R primarily for frequent strong language and sustained, often bloody violence. The film follows Dylan Forrester (Mel Gibson) on Guardian Island after his brother's death and includes multiple shootings, stabbings, and an extended siege that places… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dangerous
What happens in Dangerous, moment by moment
- 0:04 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Dangerous
Brief, offhand sexual references only: one mercenary makes an off-color "threesome" joke; there is no on-screen sexual activity or nudity. This is a very small part of the film and not visually explicit.
Violence and gore in Dangerous
Strong and frequent: the island is assaulted by mercenaries, and the film contains multiple shootings, stabbings, hand-to-hand kills, and visible blood in several scenes. Specific set-pieces include the killing of Sheriff McCoy, a submarine shootout using a deck gun, Massey being killed, Agent Shaughnessy being shot, and Dylan stabbing the gang leader (Cole) to death. Several scenes involve people being held at gunpoint or left in life-threatening positions (for example, a mother hanging from a platform); violence…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Dangerous
Heavy, frequent profanity throughout the film. IMDb's parents guide notes dozens of instances of the f-word plus many other coarse expletives; the coarse language appears in most confrontations and fight scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dangerous
Medication is a clear plot detail: Dylan is shown taking mood-stabilizers (Lithium is visible on a bottle) under supervision, and at the end he discards his pills. Occasional drinking/brief alcohol use is implied, but the most prominent substance element is the prescription medication storyline.
Mature themes in Dangerous
Serious themes drive the story: grief and revenge after a brother's death, a protagonist coping with psychopathy and mood-stabilizing medication, and moral ambiguity about vigilantism. The film treats mental illness and the consequences of violence as recurring, weighty elements of Dylan's arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dangerous appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dangerous is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Dangerous (2021) is rated R primarily for frequent strong language and sustained, often bloody violence. The film follows Dylan Forrester (Mel Gibson) on Guardian Island after his brother's death and includes multiple…
What age rating does Dangerous have?
Dangerous is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Dangerous about?
Dangerous (2021) is rated R primarily for frequent strong language and sustained, often bloody violence. The film follows Dylan Forrester (Mel Gibson) on Guardian Island after his brother's death and includes multiple shootings, stabbings, and an extended siege that places family members in direct physical danger…
Is there sex or nudity in Dangerous?
Brief, offhand sexual references only: one mercenary makes an off-color "threesome" joke; there is no on-screen sexual activity or nudity. This is a very small part of the film and not visually explicit.
How violent is Dangerous?
Strong and frequent: the island is assaulted by mercenaries, and the film contains multiple shootings, stabbings, hand-to-hand kills, and visible blood in several scenes. Specific set-pieces include the killing of Sheriff McCoy, a submarine shootout using a…
Is the language in Dangerous appropriate for kids?
Heavy, frequent profanity throughout the film. IMDb's parents guide notes dozens of instances of the f-word plus many other coarse expletives; the coarse language appears in most confrontations and fight scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dangerous?
Medication is a clear plot detail: Dylan is shown taking mood-stabilizers (Lithium is visible on a bottle) under supervision, and at the end he discards his pills. Occasional drinking/brief alcohol use is implied, but the most prominent substance element is…
What mature themes appear in Dangerous?
Serious themes drive the story: grief and revenge after a brother's death, a protagonist coping with psychopathy and mood-stabilizing medication, and moral ambiguity about vigilantism. The film treats mental illness and the consequences of violence as…
How long is Dangerous?
Dangerous runs 99 minutes, directed by David Hackl, released in 2021.
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