Erased (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A former agent of the CIA and his estranged daughter go on the run after his employers target them for assassination.
Rated R • 2012 • 1h 40m
In 'Erased', Ben Logan, a former CIA operative living in Belgium, must protect his estranged teenage daughter, Amy, after he is targeted for assassination by his own employer. The film earned an R rating primarily due to its intense, realistic violence, including beatings, stabbings, and gunfire. Parents should note frequent scenes of physical confrontation, blood, and a tense kidnapping scenario that places a child in immediate… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Erased appropriate for kids?
In 'Erased', Ben Logan, a former CIA operative living in Belgium, must protect his estranged teenage daughter, Amy, after he is targeted for assassination by his own employer. The film earned an R rating primarily due to its intense, realistic violence, including beatings… Read more — free account
Content severity in Erased
What happens in Erased, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:28 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Erased
None. There is no nudity or sexual content in the film.
Violence and gore in Erased
The film contains frequent, realistic violence including beatings, shootouts, and stabbings. Notable sequences include a man being waterboarded and interrogated at gunpoint, multiple car explosions involving casualties, and a brutal stabbing death. Blood and physical injury are depicted throughout the film.
Language in Erased
The dialogue includes several instances of profanity, with common usage of terms like 'shit', 'ass', 'bitch', and 'damn'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Erased
Substance use is minimal, featuring brief background smoking and a single verbal reference to a character exceeding the legal alcohol limit.
Mature themes in Erased
The narrative focuses on themes of political conspiracy, betrayal by employers, and child abduction. The emotional stakes are high, as a father struggles to protect his daughter while reconciling their strained relationship under extreme duress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erased appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Erased is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. In 'Erased', Ben Logan, a former CIA operative living in Belgium, must protect his estranged teenage daughter, Amy, after he is targeted for assassination by his own employer. The film earned an R rating primarily due…
What age rating does Erased have?
Erased is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Erased about?
In 'Erased', Ben Logan, a former CIA operative living in Belgium, must protect his estranged teenage daughter, Amy, after he is targeted for assassination by his own employer. The film earned an R rating primarily due to its intense, realistic violence, including beatings, stabbings, and gunfire. Parents should note…
Is there sex or nudity in Erased?
None. There is no nudity or sexual content in the film.
How violent is Erased?
The film contains frequent, realistic violence including beatings, shootouts, and stabbings. Notable sequences include a man being waterboarded and interrogated at gunpoint, multiple car explosions involving casualties, and a brutal stabbing death. Blood and…
Is the language in Erased appropriate for kids?
The dialogue includes several instances of profanity, with common usage of terms like 'shit', 'ass', 'bitch', and 'damn'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Erased?
Substance use is minimal, featuring brief background smoking and a single verbal reference to a character exceeding the legal alcohol limit.
What mature themes appear in Erased?
The narrative focuses on themes of political conspiracy, betrayal by employers, and child abduction. The emotional stakes are high, as a father struggles to protect his daughter while reconciling their strained relationship under extreme duress.
How long is Erased?
Erased runs 100 minutes, directed by Philipp Stölzl, released in 2012.
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