Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An English auctioneer proposes to the daughter of a mafia kingpin, only to realize that certain "favors" would be asked of him.
Rated PG-13 • 1999 • 1h 42m
Mickey Blue Eyes is a PG-13 romantic crime comedy that earned its rating for brief strong language, some non-graphic violence (including an on-screen corpse and gunshots), and mild sensuality. The plot follows Michael Felgate as he gets entangled with his fiancée Gina Vitale’s Mafia family (notably her father Frank and cousins) and the FBI, and several scenes involve staged or real shootings and deception. Parents should be aware of a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mickey Blue Eyes appropriate for kids?
Mickey Blue Eyes is a PG-13 romantic crime comedy that earned its rating for brief strong language, some non-graphic violence (including an on-screen corpse and gunshots), and mild sensuality. The plot follows Michael Felgate as he gets entangled with his fiancée Gina Vitale’s… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mickey Blue Eyes
What happens in Mickey Blue Eyes, moment by moment
- 0:03 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:07 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:13 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Mickey Blue Eyes
Light, mostly played for laughs: a brief butt-exposure joke tied to a painting, a staged/played-for-plot kiss (Michael kissing a waitress as part of his 'Mickey Blue Eyes' persona) and mild references to infidelity. No explicit nudity or prolonged sexual content; any partial exposure is non-graphic and brief (IMDb Parents Guide notes the butt joke and some risqué artwork).
Violence and gore in Mickey Blue Eyes
Moderate and occasionally intense for a comedy: there is a ricochet bullet incident that kills a character (Johnny) with his corpse later shown with a pool of blood, an on-stage/wedding 'execution' set-up, and a scene in which Gina appears to be shot. Physical confrontations and talk of hits and murder recur, but violence is non-graphic—blood is shown in at least one scene. These moments drive the plot and may be upsetting despite not being gruesome.
Language in Mickey Blue Eyes
Mild-to-moderate profanity punctuates many scenes (several uses of words like 'shit', 'damn', 'hell' and a small number of stronger words noted on the IMDb Parents Guide). Language is casual and mostly in adult conversational contexts rather than constant shouting. Expect occasional strong words but not pervasive explicit dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mickey Blue Eyes
Alcohol and tobacco appear in social and mob settings: characters drink at the engagement/wedding events and some men smoke cigars. No drug use or on-screen intoxication that's glamorized; drinking is background/party material. IMDb Parents Guide categorizes alcohol and smoking as 'mild.'
Mature themes in Mickey Blue Eyes
Moderate themes of organized crime, murder, deception, grief, and witness protection recur through the film: Michael is drawn into money-laundering, the FBI stages a fake execution and witness-protection plan, and characters fake deaths. The movie treats mob life as both dangerous and comedic, but the underlying threats (orders to kill, revenge) are real and drive tense scenes. These mature themes are central to the plot and may concern younger viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mickey Blue Eyes appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mickey Blue Eyes is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Mickey Blue Eyes is a PG-13 romantic crime comedy that earned its rating for brief strong language, some non-graphic violence (including an on-screen corpse and gunshots), and mild sensuality. The plot follows Michael…
What age rating does Mickey Blue Eyes have?
Mickey Blue Eyes is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Mickey Blue Eyes about?
Mickey Blue Eyes is a PG-13 romantic crime comedy that earned its rating for brief strong language, some non-graphic violence (including an on-screen corpse and gunshots), and mild sensuality. The plot follows Michael Felgate as he gets entangled with his fiancée Gina Vitale’s Mafia family (notably her father Frank…
Is there sex or nudity in Mickey Blue Eyes?
Light, mostly played for laughs: a brief butt-exposure joke tied to a painting, a staged/played-for-plot kiss (Michael kissing a waitress as part of his 'Mickey Blue Eyes' persona) and mild references to infidelity. No explicit nudity or prolonged sexual…
How violent is Mickey Blue Eyes?
Moderate and occasionally intense for a comedy: there is a ricochet bullet incident that kills a character (Johnny) with his corpse later shown with a pool of blood, an on-stage/wedding 'execution' set-up, and a scene in which Gina appears to be shot…
Is the language in Mickey Blue Eyes appropriate for kids?
Mild-to-moderate profanity punctuates many scenes (several uses of words like 'shit', 'damn', 'hell' and a small number of stronger words noted on the IMDb Parents Guide). Language is casual and mostly in adult conversational contexts rather than constant…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mickey Blue Eyes?
Alcohol and tobacco appear in social and mob settings: characters drink at the engagement/wedding events and some men smoke cigars. No drug use or on-screen intoxication that's glamorized; drinking is background/party material. IMDb Parents Guide categorizes…
What mature themes appear in Mickey Blue Eyes?
Moderate themes of organized crime, murder, deception, grief, and witness protection recur through the film: Michael is drawn into money-laundering, the FBI stages a fake execution and witness-protection plan, and characters fake deaths. The movie treats mob…
How long is Mickey Blue Eyes?
Mickey Blue Eyes runs 102 minutes, directed by Kelly Makin, released in 1999.
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