Honest Thief (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A bank robber tries to turn himself in because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 39m
Honest Thief (PG-13) earned its rating mainly for on-screen violence and tense action sequences: multiple shootings, at least one murder, a house explosion and car chases. Parents should also expect brief sexual content (a few kisses and crude sexual remarks), mild coarse language including an audible strong expletive, a short scene of someone taking a swig of wine, and mature themes like suicide and police corruption. The story… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Honest Thief appropriate for kids?
Honest Thief (PG-13) earned its rating mainly for on-screen violence and tense action sequences: multiple shootings, at least one murder, a house explosion and car chases. Parents should also expect brief sexual content (a few kisses and crude sexual remarks), mild coarse… Read more — free account
Content severity in Honest Thief
What happens in Honest Thief, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:16 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Honest Thief
Light, brief sexual content: a few on-screen kisses between Tom and Annie and some crude, offhand sexual references (mentions of cutting off a man's genitals/popping a cherry) spoken as coarse jokes. Nothing explicit or nudity; the moments are short and non-sexualized in staging.
Violence and gore in Honest Thief
Moderate-to-strong violence across the film: multiple shootings (including an on-screen police shooting that kills Agent Sam Baker), fistfights that leave characters wounded, a murder at a safe house, a house explosion and car chases. Blood is visible in a few scenes (a stabbing with scissors and shots) but non-graphic; the film focuses on tension and consequences rather than gore.
Language in Honest Thief
Mild coarse language overall: a few instances of strong profanity (one clearly audible F-word and other insults like 'bull****' and 'a**hole'), but swearing is limited and not pervasive. Expect a couple of heated outbursts during violent confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Honest Thief
Brief, minimal alcohol use only: a woman is shown taking a swig from a wine bottle in one short scene; no sustained drug use or on-screen intoxication.
Mature themes in Honest Thief
Strong adult themes: suicide (Tom mentions his father's suicide as a motivating factor), moral ambiguity around crime and justice, and explicit police corruption and cover-ups that drive the plot and lead to murder. These are treated seriously and are central to character motives and the film's outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Honest Thief appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Honest Thief is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Honest Thief (PG-13) earned its rating mainly for on-screen violence and tense action sequences: multiple shootings, at least one murder, a house explosion and car chases. Parents should also expect brief sexual content…
What age rating does Honest Thief have?
Honest Thief is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Honest Thief about?
Honest Thief (PG-13) earned its rating mainly for on-screen violence and tense action sequences: multiple shootings, at least one murder, a house explosion and car chases. Parents should also expect brief sexual content (a few kisses and crude sexual remarks), mild coarse language including an audible strong…
Is there sex or nudity in Honest Thief?
Light, brief sexual content: a few on-screen kisses between Tom and Annie and some crude, offhand sexual references (mentions of cutting off a man's genitals/popping a cherry) spoken as coarse jokes. Nothing explicit or nudity; the moments are short and…
How violent is Honest Thief?
Moderate-to-strong violence across the film: multiple shootings (including an on-screen police shooting that kills Agent Sam Baker), fistfights that leave characters wounded, a murder at a safe house, a house explosion and car chases. Blood is visible in a…
Is the language in Honest Thief appropriate for kids?
Mild coarse language overall: a few instances of strong profanity (one clearly audible F-word and other insults like 'bull****' and 'a**hole'), but swearing is limited and not pervasive. Expect a couple of heated outbursts during violent confrontations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Honest Thief?
Brief, minimal alcohol use only: a woman is shown taking a swig from a wine bottle in one short scene; no sustained drug use or on-screen intoxication.
What mature themes appear in Honest Thief?
Strong adult themes: suicide (Tom mentions his father's suicide as a motivating factor), moral ambiguity around crime and justice, and explicit police corruption and cover-ups that drive the plot and lead to murder. These are treated seriously and are central…
How long is Honest Thief?
Honest Thief runs 99 minutes, directed by Mark Williams, released in 2020.
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