Django Unchained (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
Rated R • 2012 • 2h 45m
Django Unchained is a violent revisionist Western that follows a freed slave named Django as he partners with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic, and stylized violence, frequent use of racial slurs, and intense, disturbing themes related to the history of American slavery. Parents should be aware of scenes involving animal cruelty… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Django Unchained appropriate for kids?
Django Unchained is a violent revisionist Western that follows a freed slave named Django as he partners with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic, and stylized violence, frequent use… Read more — free account
Content severity in Django Unchained
What happens in Django Unchained, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 9/10
- 0:48 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
Sex and nudity in Django Unchained
Moderate content includes brief nudity, such as a male slave hanging in chains and a woman forced from a bin. A character explicitly describes sexual exploitation of slaves in crude, dehumanizing terms.
Violence and gore in Django Unchained
Severe, graphic violence is pervasive. Key moments include excessive blood spray, limb dismemberment, a man being mauled by dogs, a horse shot in the head, and a final, prolonged shootout with high body counts.
Language in Django Unchained
Severe, pervasive language includes constant, aggressive use of racial slurs alongside frequent, strong profanity like 'f-ck' and 'sh-t' throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Django Unchained
Mild tobacco and alcohol use are depicted in various social settings throughout the film, fitting the historical context.
Mature themes in Django Unchained
Intense and heavy themes include the historical reality of American chattel slavery, systemic white supremacy, racial torture, and psychological trauma that may be deeply upsetting to many viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Django Unchained appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Django Unchained is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Django Unchained is a violent revisionist Western that follows a freed slave named Django as he partners with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation. The film is rated R primarily…
What age rating does Django Unchained have?
Django Unchained is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Django Unchained about?
Django Unchained is a violent revisionist Western that follows a freed slave named Django as he partners with a German bounty hunter to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation. The film is rated R primarily for pervasive, graphic, and stylized violence, frequent use of racial slurs, and intense…
Is there sex or nudity in Django Unchained?
Moderate content includes brief nudity, such as a male slave hanging in chains and a woman forced from a bin. A character explicitly describes sexual exploitation of slaves in crude, dehumanizing terms.
How violent is Django Unchained?
Severe, graphic violence is pervasive. Key moments include excessive blood spray, limb dismemberment, a man being mauled by dogs, a horse shot in the head, and a final, prolonged shootout with high body counts.
Is the language in Django Unchained appropriate for kids?
Severe, pervasive language includes constant, aggressive use of racial slurs alongside frequent, strong profanity like 'f-ck' and 'sh-t' throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Django Unchained?
Mild tobacco and alcohol use are depicted in various social settings throughout the film, fitting the historical context.
What mature themes appear in Django Unchained?
Intense and heavy themes include the historical reality of American chattel slavery, systemic white supremacy, racial torture, and psychological trauma that may be deeply upsetting to many viewers.
How long is Django Unchained?
Django Unchained runs 165 minutes, directed by Quentin Tarantino, released in 2012.
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