Dangerous Lies (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After losing her waitressing job, Katie Franklin takes a job as a caretaker to a wealthy elderly man in his sprawling, empty Chicago estate. The two grow close, but when he unexpectedly passes away and names Katie as his sole heir, she and her husband Adam are pulled into a complex web of lies, deception, and murder. If she's going to survive, Katie will have to question everyone's motives — even the people she loves.
Rated NR • 2020 • 1h 36m
Dangerous Lies is an unrated thriller whose content is comparable to a TV-14 rating, centered on a young caregiver, Katie, who inherits her wealthy patient's estate and is drawn into a criminal conspiracy. The film's rating is primarily driven by escalating suspense and moments of violence, including a tense home invasion, the discovery of a decayed corpse, and a final shootout where multiple characters are shot and killed. Sexual… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dangerous Lies appropriate for kids?
Dangerous Lies is an unrated thriller whose content is comparable to a TV-14 rating, centered on a young caregiver, Katie, who inherits her wealthy patient's estate and is drawn into a criminal conspiracy. The film's rating is primarily driven by escalating suspense and moments… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dangerous Lies
What happens in Dangerous Lies, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:26 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Dangerous Lies
Sexual content is mild and infrequent. A married couple is shown kissing passionately in a few scenes, one of which leads into their bedroom where sex is implied but nothing is shown. In one scene, a woman is seen in her bra for about a minute. There is no nudity.
Violence and gore in Dangerous Lies
Violence escalates throughout the film, starting with a tense diner robbery where a man is hit repeatedly with a frying pan. A key scene involves the discovery of a long-dead, decayed corpse. The climax is a strong sequence of violence featuring a tense standoff, a shootout with multiple gunshots, and the on-screen deaths of three main characters, though the fatal injuries are not graphic or gory.
Language in Dangerous Lies
Language is used infrequently. The IMDb Parents Guide is inconsistent, but some dialogue includes at least two uses of "shit," as well as milder terms like "hell" and exclamatory uses of "Jesus."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dangerous Lies
Substance use is very light. A married couple is briefly shown drinking beer from bottles in one scene. An elderly character is given his prescribed medication by his caregiver, which is shown in a proper medical context and not as abuse.
Mature themes in Dangerous Lies
The film's primary themes are mature, revolving around greed, crime, and constant deception among characters, including the central married couple. The plot involves murder, the cover-up of a crime, theft, and the consequences of lying. The sudden death of a kind character and the violent deaths of others are emotionally impactful moments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dangerous Lies appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dangerous Lies is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Dangerous Lies is an unrated thriller whose content is comparable to a TV-14 rating, centered on a young caregiver, Katie, who inherits her wealthy patient's estate and is drawn into a criminal conspiracy. The film's…
What age rating does Dangerous Lies have?
Dangerous Lies is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Dangerous Lies about?
Dangerous Lies is an unrated thriller whose content is comparable to a TV-14 rating, centered on a young caregiver, Katie, who inherits her wealthy patient's estate and is drawn into a criminal conspiracy. The film's rating is primarily driven by escalating suspense and moments of violence, including a tense home…
Is there sex or nudity in Dangerous Lies?
Sexual content is mild and infrequent. A married couple is shown kissing passionately in a few scenes, one of which leads into their bedroom where sex is implied but nothing is shown. In one scene, a woman is seen in her bra for about a minute. There is no…
How violent is Dangerous Lies?
Violence escalates throughout the film, starting with a tense diner robbery where a man is hit repeatedly with a frying pan. A key scene involves the discovery of a long-dead, decayed corpse. The climax is a strong sequence of violence featuring a tense…
Is the language in Dangerous Lies appropriate for kids?
Language is used infrequently. The IMDb Parents Guide is inconsistent, but some dialogue includes at least two uses of "shit," as well as milder terms like "hell" and exclamatory uses of "Jesus."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dangerous Lies?
Substance use is very light. A married couple is briefly shown drinking beer from bottles in one scene. An elderly character is given his prescribed medication by his caregiver, which is shown in a proper medical context and not as abuse.
What mature themes appear in Dangerous Lies?
The film's primary themes are mature, revolving around greed, crime, and constant deception among characters, including the central married couple. The plot involves murder, the cover-up of a crime, theft, and the consequences of lying. The sudden death of a…
How long is Dangerous Lies?
Dangerous Lies runs 96 minutes, directed by Michael M. Scott, released in 2020.
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