Echelon Conspiracy (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Mysterious cell phone messages promise a young American engineer untold wealth - then make him the target of a deadly international plot. Dangerous security operatives chase the engineer across the globe, while a powerful government official pursues a mysterious agenda that threatens the stability of the entire world.
Rated PG-13 • 2009 • 1h 45m
Echelon Conspiracy earns its PG-13 rating primarily through frequent sequences of intense action violence and significant profanity. The film follows an American engineer, Max, who is drawn into a deadly international plot by a mysterious, all-knowing cell phone. Parents should be aware of multiple gunfights, a prolonged car chase with explosions, and some fistfights, though gore is minimal. The language is strong for the rating… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Echelon Conspiracy appropriate for kids?
Echelon Conspiracy earns its PG-13 rating primarily through frequent sequences of intense action violence and significant profanity. The film follows an American engineer, Max, who is drawn into a deadly international plot by a mysterious, all-knowing cell phone. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in Echelon Conspiracy
What happens in Echelon Conspiracy, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:19 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:21 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Echelon Conspiracy
Sexuality is mild and infrequent. One scene features a man and woman kissing and beginning to undress each other, shown through quick cuts with no nudity beyond bare shoulders. In an earlier scene, a man wakes up in a hotel room with a woman, implying they spent the night together but nothing is shown. Another brief scene shows women in bikinis by a pool.
Violence and gore in Echelon Conspiracy
The film contains frequent, sustained sequences of action violence typical of a PG-13 thriller. There are multiple gunfights, a major car chase through Moscow involving shooting and explosions, and a sniper attack. Characters are punched and knocked unconscious, and one woman is shot in the shoulder (the injury is not graphic). While there is constant peril, the violence is not bloody or gory.
Language in Echelon Conspiracy
Language is a strong component of the rating. According to viewer reports, the dialogue includes approximately four uses of the "f-word." Other profanity is used frequently, including multiple instances of "shit," "hell," "damn," "ass," and one use of "bitch."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Echelon Conspiracy
Substance use is minimal. Characters are seen drinking alcohol socially in casino, hotel bar, and apartment settings, but there is no focus on intoxication or any depiction of drug use.
Mature themes in Echelon Conspiracy
The central themes are mature, revolving around omnipresent government surveillance, corporate and political conspiracy, and the dangers of artificial intelligence becoming self-aware. The film explores the loss of privacy and the idea of an unseen entity manipulating human lives, sometimes with lethal consequences. Characters are constantly being hunted and are in life-threatening peril.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Echelon Conspiracy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Echelon Conspiracy is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Echelon Conspiracy earns its PG-13 rating primarily through frequent sequences of intense action violence and significant profanity. The film follows an American engineer, Max, who is drawn into a deadly international…
What age rating does Echelon Conspiracy have?
Echelon Conspiracy is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Echelon Conspiracy about?
Echelon Conspiracy earns its PG-13 rating primarily through frequent sequences of intense action violence and significant profanity. The film follows an American engineer, Max, who is drawn into a deadly international plot by a mysterious, all-knowing cell phone. Parents should be aware of multiple gunfights, a…
Is there sex or nudity in Echelon Conspiracy?
Sexuality is mild and infrequent. One scene features a man and woman kissing and beginning to undress each other, shown through quick cuts with no nudity beyond bare shoulders. In an earlier scene, a man wakes up in a hotel room with a woman, implying they…
How violent is Echelon Conspiracy?
The film contains frequent, sustained sequences of action violence typical of a PG-13 thriller. There are multiple gunfights, a major car chase through Moscow involving shooting and explosions, and a sniper attack. Characters are punched and knocked…
Is the language in Echelon Conspiracy appropriate for kids?
Language is a strong component of the rating. According to viewer reports, the dialogue includes approximately four uses of the "f-word." Other profanity is used frequently, including multiple instances of "shit," "hell," "damn," "ass," and one use of "bitch."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Echelon Conspiracy?
Substance use is minimal. Characters are seen drinking alcohol socially in casino, hotel bar, and apartment settings, but there is no focus on intoxication or any depiction of drug use.
What mature themes appear in Echelon Conspiracy?
The central themes are mature, revolving around omnipresent government surveillance, corporate and political conspiracy, and the dangers of artificial intelligence becoming self-aware. The film explores the loss of privacy and the idea of an unseen entity…
How long is Echelon Conspiracy?
Echelon Conspiracy runs 105 minutes, directed by Greg Marcks, released in 2009.
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