Master (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Korea’s biggest network marketing scam reveals a far greater network of corruption and conspiracy lurking underneath.
Rated NR • 2016 • 2h 23m
Master (2016) is a South Korean crime thriller about investigator Kim Jae-myung closing in on Chairman Jin and the One Network marketing scam; the film earned stricter ratings mainly for tense, realistic crime action and heavy themes of fraud and corruption. Parents should be aware that the strongest content is moderate stylized violence (brief visible blood spurts in fight/arrest scenes), recurring themes of large-scale financial… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Master appropriate for kids?
Master (2016) is a South Korean crime thriller about investigator Kim Jae-myung closing in on Chairman Jin and the One Network marketing scam; the film earned stricter ratings mainly for tense, realistic crime action and heavy themes of fraud and corruption. Parents should be… Read more — free account
Content severity in Master
What happens in Master, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:23 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Master
None. IMDb Parents Guide and other sources list no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in Master
Moderate, stylized action violence throughout: physical fights, arrests and a few short shots of blood spurting, but major injuries are mostly implied or shown off-screen. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes quick cuts and brief visible blood rather than prolonged gore. Expect tense scuffles during raids, blunt-force confrontations, and an intense climactic confrontation.
Language in Master
Mild coarse language appears sporadically; IMDb Parents Guide records a few uses of the f-word and variants (including 'motherfucker'). Swear words are infrequent and mostly used in heated confrontations or during investigative pressure scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Master
None. Reported sources indicate no on-screen drinking, smoking or illegal drug use as a notable element of the film.
Mature themes in Master
Strong themes of fraud, systemic corruption, betrayal and moral compromise run throughout the film as police and con artists maneuver against each other. The story focuses on the human cost of a sweeping network-marketing scam and political ties that protect criminals, which may be upsetting to some viewers. These mature themes are central to the plot and are handled in a tense, realistic manner rather than as cartoonish villainy.
Scary moments in Master
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Master yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Master appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Master is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Master (2016) is a South Korean crime thriller about investigator Kim Jae-myung closing in on Chairman Jin and the One Network marketing scam; the film earned stricter ratings mainly for tense, realistic crime action…
What age rating does Master have?
Master is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Master about?
Master (2016) is a South Korean crime thriller about investigator Kim Jae-myung closing in on Chairman Jin and the One Network marketing scam; the film earned stricter ratings mainly for tense, realistic crime action and heavy themes of fraud and corruption. Parents should be aware that the strongest content is…
Is there sex or nudity in Master?
None. IMDb Parents Guide and other sources list no sexual content or nudity in the film.
How violent is Master?
Moderate, stylized action violence throughout: physical fights, arrests and a few short shots of blood spurting, but major injuries are mostly implied or shown off-screen. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes quick cuts and brief visible blood rather than…
Is the language in Master appropriate for kids?
Mild coarse language appears sporadically; IMDb Parents Guide records a few uses of the f-word and variants (including 'motherfucker'). Swear words are infrequent and mostly used in heated confrontations or during investigative pressure scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Master?
None. Reported sources indicate no on-screen drinking, smoking or illegal drug use as a notable element of the film.
What mature themes appear in Master?
Strong themes of fraud, systemic corruption, betrayal and moral compromise run throughout the film as police and con artists maneuver against each other. The story focuses on the human cost of a sweeping network-marketing scam and political ties that protect…
How long is Master?
Master runs 143 minutes, directed by Cho Ui-seok, released in 2016.
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