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Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Director: Rod Hardy
Released: 1998
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 4.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Marvel's hard-boiled hero is brought back to fight the menace of Hydra after exiling himself in the Yukon since the end of the Cold War. The children of the former Hydra head, Baron Von Stucker, have taken charge of the terrorist organization. Under the lead of his vicious daughter, Viper, Hydra has seized a deadly virus and threatens the destruction of America.

Rated NR • 1998 • 1h 31m

Directed by Rod Hardy

4.6

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

This 1998 made-for-TV movie brings the Marvel spy to the screen in a story that earned its TV-14 rating primarily for its themes and action violence. Nick Fury is brought out of retirement to battle the terrorist group Hydra, which threatens to unleash a deadly virus on Manhattan. The film contains frequent but largely bloodless spy-action violence, including fistfights, shootouts, and explosions. Thematic elements are its strongest… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

David Hasselhoff

Lisa Rinna

Sandra Hess

Neil Roberts

Garry Chalk

Tracy Waterhouse

Tom McBeath

Ron Canada

Bill Croft

Roger Cross

Peter Haworth

Scott Heindl

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Is Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 7/10

What happens in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., moment by moment

0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10

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Sex and nudity in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

A villainous female character kisses Nick Fury, but it is a non-sexual act used to administer poison. Otherwise, sexual content is absent.

Violence and gore in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Contains moderate, stylized action violence typical of a 90s TV movie. There are numerous fistfights, shootouts with automatic weapons, and explosions, but they are generally bloodless. An agent is killed in an opening raid, and a villain executes one of her own lieutenants. A plane carrying a main character is shot down, and a fight culminates with a character being shot (who is then revealed to be an android decoy).

Language in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Language is mild and infrequent. Occasional use of terms like "hell" and "damn" can be heard during moments of duress.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Substance use is light. Nick Fury is frequently seen smoking his signature cigars. The central plot involves a deadly virus and a poison used as weapons, but there is no depiction of recreational drug use.

Mature themes in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Thematic content is the film's strongest element. The primary threat is bio-terrorism, with a plot to release a deadly virus on a major city. A main character is poisoned and faces a race against time to find a cure. Themes also touch on the legacy of Nazism through the villainous Hydra organization and its leader, the daughter of Baron von Strucker.

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Is Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This 1998 made-for-TV movie brings the Marvel spy to the screen in a story that earned its TV-14 rating primarily for its themes and action violence. Nick Fury is brought out of retirement to battle the terrorist group…

What age rating does Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. have?

Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. about?

Is there sex or nudity in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

A villainous female character kisses Nick Fury, but it is a non-sexual act used to administer poison. Otherwise, sexual content is absent.

How violent is Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Is the language in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. appropriate for kids?

Language is mild and infrequent. Occasional use of terms like "hell" and "damn" can be heard during moments of duress.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

What mature themes appear in Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

How long is Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. runs 91 minutes, directed by Rod Hardy, released in 1998.