Gunner (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
While on a camping trip in order to reconnect, war veteran Colonel Lee Gunner must save his two sons from a gang of violent bikers when they're kidnapped after accidentally stumbling upon to a massive drug operation.
Rated NR • 2024 • 1h 30m
Gunner (2024) is a hard-edged action thriller centered on Colonel Lee Gunner (Morgan Freeman) and the kidnapping of his sons Travis and Luke. It earned a cautionary rating for sustained, intense violence (an IED injury, multiple hand-to-hand fights, a stabbing and a helicopter confrontation), a brief strip‑club scene with topless dancers, frequent strong profanity, and a prominent drug-lab/drug-trafficking plot. The film also includes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Gunner appropriate for kids?
Gunner (2024) is a hard-edged action thriller centered on Colonel Lee Gunner (Morgan Freeman) and the kidnapping of his sons Travis and Luke. It earned a cautionary rating for sustained, intense violence (an IED injury, multiple hand-to-hand fights, a stabbing and a helicopter… Read more — free account
Content severity in Gunner
What happens in Gunner, moment by moment
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:23 🍷 Substances 7/10
Sex and nudity in Gunner
Moderate. There is a brief strip‑club sequence (mid‑film) that includes topless dancers shown for a short period; it is non‑sexualized in plot terms but explicit in nudity. No graphic sexual acts are shown and the sequence is short.
Violence and gore in Gunner
Strong and frequent. Key moments include an IED that mortally wounds Jon, extended hand‑to‑hand fights between Lee and Triad/biker gang members, a jail breakout with physical confrontations, a stabbing that leads to an accidental fatal shotgun discharge, and a violent helicopter struggle that results in a death. Most violence is non‑graphic but intense, with visible blood and on‑screen fatalities.
Language in Gunner
Moderate. Characters use frequent strong profanity and harsh insults in several confrontational scenes, especially during the abduction, fights, and high‑tension exchanges. Language is persistent but not the central focus.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Gunner
Severe. The plot revolves around a hidden Triad drug lab (chemicals, packaging and shipments), biker gang drug trafficking, and a large DEA raid that uncovers the operation. Illegal drug activity and weapons are shown repeatedly and drive much of the violence.
Mature themes in Gunner
Strong. Major themes include kidnapping, grief over a soldier's death, PTSD and an implied year‑long captivity/torture of Lee in Afghanistan, and family estrangement. The film treats loss and trauma seriously and several deaths are depicted or implied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gunner appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Gunner is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Gunner (2024) is a hard-edged action thriller centered on Colonel Lee Gunner (Morgan Freeman) and the kidnapping of his sons Travis and Luke. It earned a cautionary rating for sustained, intense violence (an IED injury…
What age rating does Gunner have?
Gunner is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Gunner about?
Gunner (2024) is a hard-edged action thriller centered on Colonel Lee Gunner (Morgan Freeman) and the kidnapping of his sons Travis and Luke. It earned a cautionary rating for sustained, intense violence (an IED injury, multiple hand-to-hand fights, a stabbing and a helicopter confrontation), a brief strip‑club scene…
Is there sex or nudity in Gunner?
Moderate. There is a brief strip‑club sequence (mid‑film) that includes topless dancers shown for a short period; it is non‑sexualized in plot terms but explicit in nudity. No graphic sexual acts are shown and the sequence is short.
How violent is Gunner?
Strong and frequent. Key moments include an IED that mortally wounds Jon, extended hand‑to‑hand fights between Lee and Triad/biker gang members, a jail breakout with physical confrontations, a stabbing that leads to an accidental fatal shotgun discharge, and…
Is the language in Gunner appropriate for kids?
Moderate. Characters use frequent strong profanity and harsh insults in several confrontational scenes, especially during the abduction, fights, and high‑tension exchanges. Language is persistent but not the central focus.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Gunner?
Severe. The plot revolves around a hidden Triad drug lab (chemicals, packaging and shipments), biker gang drug trafficking, and a large DEA raid that uncovers the operation. Illegal drug activity and weapons are shown repeatedly and drive much of the violence.
What mature themes appear in Gunner?
Strong. Major themes include kidnapping, grief over a soldier's death, PTSD and an implied year‑long captivity/torture of Lee in Afghanistan, and family estrangement. The film treats loss and trauma seriously and several deaths are depicted or implied.
How long is Gunner?
Gunner runs 90 minutes, directed by Dimitri Logothetis, released in 2024.
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