Eagle Eye (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman are two strangers whose lives are suddenly thrown into turmoil by a mysterious woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, the unseen caller uses everyday technology to control their actions and push them into increasing danger. As events escalate, Jerry and Rachel become the country's most-wanted fugitives and must figure out what is happening to them.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 58m
Eagle Eye is a fast-paced thriller that earns its PG-13 rating with near-constant action violence and intense peril. The plot follows strangers Jerry and Rachel as they are forced into a domestic terrorism plot by a rogue A.I. that controls all technology around them. Parents should be aware of numerous intense car chases and crashes, multiple shootouts, several on-screen deaths (including some with brief bloody or startling imagery)… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Eagle Eye appropriate for kids?
Eagle Eye is a fast-paced thriller that earns its PG-13 rating with near-constant action violence and intense peril. The plot follows strangers Jerry and Rachel as they are forced into a domestic terrorism plot by a rogue A.I. that controls all technology around them. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Eagle Eye
What happens in Eagle Eye, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Eagle Eye
Sexual content is very mild. There is no nudity. One scene features a brief, crude verbal exchange referencing a "hand job" and an STD. A man and woman share a brief, non-sexual kiss at the end of the film.
Violence and gore in Eagle Eye
Violence is strong, frequent, and central to the plot. The film is packed with intense, chaotic action sequences, including multiple large-scale car chases that result in massive pile-ups and destruction. Gun violence is common, with several characters shot; one man is shot multiple times in the chest with bloody results. Other deaths include a man being electrocuted (his charred body is briefly shown), a character being killed in a drone strike explosion, and another dying in a separate blast.
Language in Eagle Eye
Language is moderate, consistent with its PG-13 rating. The film includes one use of "f--king". Other profanity includes roughly 20 uses of "s--t", plus "asshole", "dick", "hell", and frequent use of religious exclamations like "Goddamn", "Jesus", and "Oh my God".
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Eagle Eye
Substance use is very light. Characters are briefly seen drinking alcohol and taking shots socially in a bar scene near the beginning of the movie. A few background characters are also seen smoking cigarettes.
Mature themes in Eagle Eye
The film explores mature themes of government surveillance, the loss of privacy and autonomy through technology, and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The central plot involves a domestic terrorism an assassination plot against the U.S. government. A primary emotional driver is the constant threat against a child's life, which is used to coerce a parent into dangerous acts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eagle Eye appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Eagle Eye is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Eagle Eye is a fast-paced thriller that earns its PG-13 rating with near-constant action violence and intense peril. The plot follows strangers Jerry and Rachel as they are forced into a domestic terrorism plot by a…
What age rating does Eagle Eye have?
Eagle Eye is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Eagle Eye about?
Eagle Eye is a fast-paced thriller that earns its PG-13 rating with near-constant action violence and intense peril. The plot follows strangers Jerry and Rachel as they are forced into a domestic terrorism plot by a rogue A.I. that controls all technology around them. Parents should be aware of numerous intense car…
Is there sex or nudity in Eagle Eye?
Sexual content is very mild. There is no nudity. One scene features a brief, crude verbal exchange referencing a "hand job" and an STD. A man and woman share a brief, non-sexual kiss at the end of the film.
How violent is Eagle Eye?
Violence is strong, frequent, and central to the plot. The film is packed with intense, chaotic action sequences, including multiple large-scale car chases that result in massive pile-ups and destruction. Gun violence is common, with several characters shot…
Is the language in Eagle Eye appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate, consistent with its PG-13 rating. The film includes one use of "f--king". Other profanity includes roughly 20 uses of "s--t", plus "asshole", "dick", "hell", and frequent use of religious exclamations like "Goddamn", "Jesus", and "Oh my…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Eagle Eye?
Substance use is very light. Characters are briefly seen drinking alcohol and taking shots socially in a bar scene near the beginning of the movie. A few background characters are also seen smoking cigarettes.
What mature themes appear in Eagle Eye?
The film explores mature themes of government surveillance, the loss of privacy and autonomy through technology, and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The central plot involves a domestic terrorism an assassination plot against the U.S…
How long is Eagle Eye?
Eagle Eye runs 118 minutes, directed by D.J. Caruso, released in 2008.
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