Inglourious Basterds (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.
Rated R • 2009 • 2h 33m
Inglourious Basterds is a stylized, R-rated war film that portrays a fictionalized version of World War II through the eyes of a Jewish-American guerilla unit. Parents should be aware of extreme, graphic violence including scalping, beatings, and frequent gunplay, which are central to the film’s tone. The dialogue contains pervasive profanity and mature sexual references, though explicit nudity is absent. Given the intense, suspenseful… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Inglourious Basterds appropriate for kids?
Inglourious Basterds is a stylized, R-rated war film that portrays a fictionalized version of World War II through the eyes of a Jewish-American guerilla unit. Parents should be aware of extreme, graphic violence including scalping, beatings, and frequent gunplay, which are… Read more — free account
Content severity in Inglourious Basterds
What happens in Inglourious Basterds, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 8/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:30 💬 Language 7/10
Sex and nudity in Inglourious Basterds
There is brief, non-explicit suggestive dialogue and a fleeting two-second scene depicting a sexual encounter between two characters, neither of which contains nudity.
Violence and gore in Inglourious Basterds
The film features severe and graphic violence, including the scalping of dead and dying soldiers, close-up shootings, and a brutal scene where a Nazi officer is killed with a baseball bat. Gunfights are frequent and stylized with significant blood spray.
Language in Inglourious Basterds
Profanity is pervasive throughout, including roughly 20 uses of the 'f-word' and the frequent use of racial slurs in various languages.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Inglourious Basterds
Alcohol consumption and tobacco use occur frequently, consistent with the 1940s setting; one scene features a character using snuff tobacco from a tin.
Mature themes in Inglourious Basterds
The narrative explores the atrocities of the Holocaust, the systematic persecution of Jewish people, and the intense psychological terror wielded by characters like Colonel Hans Landa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inglourious Basterds appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Inglourious Basterds is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Inglourious Basterds is a stylized, R-rated war film that portrays a fictionalized version of World War II through the eyes of a Jewish-American guerilla unit. Parents should be aware of extreme, graphic violence…
What age rating does Inglourious Basterds have?
Inglourious Basterds is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Inglourious Basterds about?
Inglourious Basterds is a stylized, R-rated war film that portrays a fictionalized version of World War II through the eyes of a Jewish-American guerilla unit. Parents should be aware of extreme, graphic violence including scalping, beatings, and frequent gunplay, which are central to the film’s tone. The dialogue…
Is there sex or nudity in Inglourious Basterds?
There is brief, non-explicit suggestive dialogue and a fleeting two-second scene depicting a sexual encounter between two characters, neither of which contains nudity.
How violent is Inglourious Basterds?
The film features severe and graphic violence, including the scalping of dead and dying soldiers, close-up shootings, and a brutal scene where a Nazi officer is killed with a baseball bat. Gunfights are frequent and stylized with significant blood spray.
Is the language in Inglourious Basterds appropriate for kids?
Profanity is pervasive throughout, including roughly 20 uses of the 'f-word' and the frequent use of racial slurs in various languages.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Inglourious Basterds?
Alcohol consumption and tobacco use occur frequently, consistent with the 1940s setting; one scene features a character using snuff tobacco from a tin.
What mature themes appear in Inglourious Basterds?
The narrative explores the atrocities of the Holocaust, the systematic persecution of Jewish people, and the intense psychological terror wielded by characters like Colonel Hans Landa.
How long is Inglourious Basterds?
Inglourious Basterds runs 153 minutes, directed by Quentin Tarantino, released in 2009.
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