Marshall (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Marshall is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Marshall is a legal drama chronicling a career-defining 1941 case handled by young NAACP lawyer Thurgood Marshall. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for intense racial themes, mature courtroom discussions, and…

Marshall is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Marshall is a legal drama chronicling a career-defining 1941 case handled by young NAACP lawyer Thurgood Marshall. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for intense racial themes, mature courtroom discussions, and some sexual content. Parents should be aware of persistent historical racism, including slurs and…

There are brief, non-graphic depictions of sexual encounters and some nudity. Flashbacks show a character topless, and another scene implies sexual activity between a man and a woman.

Violence is relatively mild but includes physical altercations, such as characters being beaten for their involvement in the case. There are frequent, intense verbal references to sexual assault, lynching, and physical abuse.

Language is moderate and consistent with the period setting. It includes frequent use of discriminatory slurs, including the N-word and antisemitic terms, alongside common profanity such as the F-word, 'sh*t', and 'b*tch'.

Reflective of the era, characters are frequently shown smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol in social and legal settings.

The film deals heavily with systemic racism, prejudice, and the fight for civil rights. It features intense discussions regarding legal injustice, domestic violence, and the credible threat of lynching against Black men in the 1940s.

Marshall runs 118 minutes, directed by Reginald Hudlin, released in 2017.

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