Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it.
Rated PG • 1964 • 1h 35m
A deranged US general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, and the American and Soviet governments try desperately to recall the bombers. Peter Sellers in three roles. Kubrick's blackest and funniest film. The PG rating is appropriate for the absurdist content.
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Is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb appropriate for kids?
A deranged US general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, and the American and Soviet governments try desperately to recall the bombers. Peter Sellers in three roles. Kubrick's blackest and funniest film. The PG rating is appropriate for the absurdist content. Read more — free account
Content severity in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
What happens in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 1:02 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
The opening sequence — a B-52 refuelled mid-air — played as sexual allegory. The film's sexual satire is implicit rather than explicit.
Violence and gore in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
None — the nuclear apocalypse happens offscreen to a montage of mushroom clouds.
Language in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Mild language consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
None.
Mature themes in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
The film's argument — that nuclear deterrence is itself insane, and that the people controlling these weapons are no more rational than General Ripper — is delivered through comedy because Kubrick couldn't make it any other way. One of cinema's great satires of military and political culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG. A deranged US general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, and the American and Soviet governments try desperately to recall the bombers. Peter Sellers in three roles. Kubrick's blackest and funniest film. The…
What age rating does Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb have?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb about?
A deranged US general orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, and the American and Soviet governments try desperately to recall the bombers. Peter Sellers in three roles. Kubrick's blackest and funniest film. The PG rating is appropriate for the absurdist content.
Is there sex or nudity in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
The opening sequence — a B-52 refuelled mid-air — played as sexual allegory. The film's sexual satire is implicit rather than explicit.
How violent is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
None — the nuclear apocalypse happens offscreen to a montage of mushroom clouds.
Is the language in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
None.
What mature themes appear in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
The film's argument — that nuclear deterrence is itself insane, and that the people controlling these weapons are no more rational than General Ripper — is delivered through comedy because Kubrick couldn't make it any other way. One of cinema's great satires…
How long is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb runs 95 minutes, directed by Stanley Kubrick, released in 1964.
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