Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the world's fate at stake and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan must consider that nothing can matter more than his mission—not even the lives of those he cares about most.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 2h 44m
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One follows Ethan Hunt as he battles a rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity that threatens global security. The film features high-stakes action sequences, including train fights and desert shootouts, consistent with the intensity of the PG-13 rating. Parents should be aware of recurring stylized violence, frequent intense peril, and brief coarse language throughout the runtime. It… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
What happens in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Contains only brief, non-explicit material. Characters are occasionally shown in a nightclub setting with dancers in bodysuits, and one character is subjected to an uncomfortable physical search.
Violence and gore in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
The film features frequent, non-stop action violence including gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, knife stabbings, and high-speed vehicular crashes. Notable incidents include a character having his hand stabbed, throat-slitting with visible blood, and multiple characters dying during a submarine explosion and a train disaster.
Language in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Language is infrequent and mild. The dialogue includes isolated uses of 'shit' and 'bastard', as well as a few instances of 'hell' and 'damn' throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Substance use is minimal and incidental. A few characters are seen with alcoholic drinks in a bar or nightclub, and a tranquilizer gun is used to subdue characters.
Mature themes in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
The narrative explores themes of AI-driven global collapse, betrayal by former allies, and the moral weight of sacrificing individual lives for the greater mission. The emotional toll of a major character's death is a recurring focus for the protagonist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One follows Ethan Hunt as he battles a rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity that threatens global security. The film features high-stakes action sequences…
What age rating does Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One have?
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One about?
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One follows Ethan Hunt as he battles a rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity that threatens global security. The film features high-stakes action sequences, including train fights and desert shootouts, consistent with the intensity of the PG-13 rating. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One?
Contains only brief, non-explicit material. Characters are occasionally shown in a nightclub setting with dancers in bodysuits, and one character is subjected to an uncomfortable physical search.
How violent is Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One?
The film features frequent, non-stop action violence including gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, knife stabbings, and high-speed vehicular crashes. Notable incidents include a character having his hand stabbed, throat-slitting with visible blood, and multiple…
Is the language in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The dialogue includes isolated uses of 'shit' and 'bastard', as well as a few instances of 'hell' and 'damn' throughout the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One?
Substance use is minimal and incidental. A few characters are seen with alcoholic drinks in a bar or nightclub, and a tranquilizer gun is used to subdue characters.
What mature themes appear in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One?
The narrative explores themes of AI-driven global collapse, betrayal by former allies, and the moral weight of sacrificing individual lives for the greater mission. The emotional toll of a major character's death is a recurring focus for the protagonist.
How long is Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One?
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One runs 164 minutes, directed by Christopher McQuarrie, released in 2023.
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