Movie 43 (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest. In some countries, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the structure differs. Instead of a pitch, the films are connected by a group of three teenagers searching for the most banned film in the world, Movie 43, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of civilization.
Rated R • 2013 • 1h 38m
Movie 43 is a crude anthology film featuring a series of disconnected, often offensive sketches framed by a desperate screenwriter pitching concepts to a studio head. The film is rated R due to its pervasive, explicit sexual content, graphic nudity, and frequent use of extreme profanity. It features bizarre scenarios including sexual fetishes, physical abuse, and highly inappropriate adult-teen dynamics. This collection of sketches is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Movie 43 appropriate for kids?
Movie 43 is a crude anthology film featuring a series of disconnected, often offensive sketches framed by a desperate screenwriter pitching concepts to a studio head. The film is rated R due to its pervasive, explicit sexual content, graphic nudity, and frequent use of extreme… Read more — free account
Content severity in Movie 43
What happens in Movie 43, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 9/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 10/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Movie 43
The film contains severe, pervasive sexual content including full-frontal female nudity, discussions of fetishes like coprophilia, and disturbing sequences involving adult characters sexually harassing or inappropriately engaging with teenagers. Numerous scenes depict simulated sexual acts and graphic anatomical references throughout the various sketches.
Violence and gore in Movie 43
Violence is frequent and often depicted in a dark, slapstick manner. Scenes include characters being pistol-whipped, shot in the eye, and having fingers severed. While often played for dark comedy, the physical trauma depicted is blunt and occasionally bloody.
Language in Movie 43
Profanity is severe and pervasive throughout the entire runtime. The script includes repeated use of the 'f-word', 'c-word', and various homophobic and derogatory slurs directed at characters.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Movie 43
Substance use is brief and incidental. Characters are shown consuming alcohol, including whiskey and champagne, and there are brief glimpses of smoking.
Mature themes in Movie 43
The film explores highly inappropriate themes, including sexual abuse, pedophilic undertones in parent-child dynamics, and extreme social transgression. The entire premise revolves around a cynical, depraved view of human behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Movie 43 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Movie 43 is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Movie 43 is a crude anthology film featuring a series of disconnected, often offensive sketches framed by a desperate screenwriter pitching concepts to a studio head. The film is rated R due to its pervasive, explicit…
What age rating does Movie 43 have?
Movie 43 is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is Movie 43 about?
Movie 43 is a crude anthology film featuring a series of disconnected, often offensive sketches framed by a desperate screenwriter pitching concepts to a studio head. The film is rated R due to its pervasive, explicit sexual content, graphic nudity, and frequent use of extreme profanity. It features bizarre scenarios…
Is there sex or nudity in Movie 43?
The film contains severe, pervasive sexual content including full-frontal female nudity, discussions of fetishes like coprophilia, and disturbing sequences involving adult characters sexually harassing or inappropriately engaging with teenagers. Numerous…
How violent is Movie 43?
Violence is frequent and often depicted in a dark, slapstick manner. Scenes include characters being pistol-whipped, shot in the eye, and having fingers severed. While often played for dark comedy, the physical trauma depicted is blunt and occasionally bloody.
Is the language in Movie 43 appropriate for kids?
Profanity is severe and pervasive throughout the entire runtime. The script includes repeated use of the 'f-word', 'c-word', and various homophobic and derogatory slurs directed at characters.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Movie 43?
Substance use is brief and incidental. Characters are shown consuming alcohol, including whiskey and champagne, and there are brief glimpses of smoking.
What mature themes appear in Movie 43?
The film explores highly inappropriate themes, including sexual abuse, pedophilic undertones in parent-child dynamics, and extreme social transgression. The entire premise revolves around a cynical, depraved view of human behavior.
How long is Movie 43?
Movie 43 runs 98 minutes, directed by Steve Carr, Elizabeth Banks, Patrik Forsberg, James Duffy, Peter Farrelly, Brett Ratner, Griffin Dunne, Steven Brill, James Gunn, Will Graham, Jonathan van Tulleken, Rusty Cundieff, released in 2013.
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