Kick-Ass (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Kick-Ass is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Kick-Ass is an R-rated dark comedy that follows Dave Lizewski, an ordinary teenager who attempts to become a real-life superhero without any powers or formal training. The film is defined by its extreme, stylized…

Kick-Ass is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

Kick-Ass is an R-rated dark comedy that follows Dave Lizewski, an ordinary teenager who attempts to become a real-life superhero without any powers or formal training. The film is defined by its extreme, stylized violence, pervasive foul language, and the presence of a child character, Hit-Girl, who engages in lethal…

The film includes moderate sexual content, including crude innuendo, brief flashes of female nudity in a fantasy sequence, and scenes depicting teenagers in suggestive situations. References to masturbation and sexual acts are sprinkled throughout the…

The violence is severe, bloody, and pervasive. It includes intense scenes of stabbings, shootings, explosions, and beatings, often involving weapons. Notably, a young girl performs lethal, choreographed violence against armed thugs throughout the film.

The dialogue is exceptionally coarse, featuring constant and pervasive use of the 'f-word' and other strong profanities throughout the entire 118-minute runtime.

There is moderate substance use depicted, including casual references to and instances of characters using cannabis, cocaine, and tobacco.

Mature themes include extreme vigilantism, the desensitization of a child to violence, and the dark consequences of pursuing a double life. The film explores cycles of revenge and grief in an irreverent, adult-oriented comic book style.

Kick-Ass runs 118 minutes, directed by Matthew Vaughn, released in 2010.

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