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Now You See Me (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 55m

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A team of stage magicians performs a series of daring heists while being pursued by an FBI agent. The film is rated PG-13 due to moderate profanity and stylized action sequences, including a car chase and a physical fight. It is recommended for ages 12 and up as a relatively mild thriller with themes of justice and illusion.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg
Jesse Eisenberg
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Isla Fisher
Isla Fisher
Dave Franco
Dave Franco
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Mélanie Laurent
Mélanie Laurent
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
Common
Common
David Warshofsky
David Warshofsky
José Garcia
José Garcia
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Is Now You See Me appropriate for kids?

A team of stage magicians performs a series of daring heists while being pursued by an FBI agent. The film is rated PG-13 due to moderate profanity and stylized action sequences, including a car chase and a physical fight. It is recommended for ages 12 and up as a relatively… Read more — free account

Content severity in Now You See Me

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Strong 6/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in Now You See Me, moment by moment

  1. 0:43 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
  2. 0:47 💬 Language 6/10
  3. 1:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Now You See Me

The sexual content is mild, primarily consisting of verbal innuendo and suggestive banter between colleagues. There is a brief sensual moment where a character is seen in bed with a woman, but there is no graphic nudity or explicit activity. The scene focus remains on the plot rather than physical intimacy.

Violence and gore in Now You See Me

Action sequences are stylized and include a high-speed car chase that results in a spectacular, fatal-looking crash with a vehicle engulfed in flames. A physical altercation involves hand-to-hand combat and the use of magic props as improvised weapons. While there are intense moments, blood and gore are kept to a minimum in line with the film's PG-13 rating.

Language in Now You See Me

The film features moderate profanity, including one use of the 'f-word' and multiple instances of 's-word,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' The language is used primarily for emphasis during moments of frustration or excitement. It is frequent enough to be noticeable but generally remains within the typical bounds for a modern crime thriller.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Now You See Me

Substance use is very limited, consisting mostly of characters drinking alcohol in social settings like bars or during celebrations. There is no depiction of drug use or significant intoxication during the film. The consumption portrayed is background detail and does not impact the central narrative.

Mature themes in Now You See Me

Illusion, justice, and clever misdirection. A slick, twisty caper; relatively mild content suits tweens and up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Now You See Me appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Now You See Me is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A team of stage magicians performs a series of daring heists while being pursued by an FBI agent. The film is rated PG-13 due to moderate profanity and stylized action sequences, including a car chase and a physical…

What age rating does Now You See Me have?

Now You See Me is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Now You See Me about?

A team of stage magicians performs a series of daring heists while being pursued by an FBI agent. The film is rated PG-13 due to moderate profanity and stylized action sequences, including a car chase and a physical fight. It is recommended for ages 12 and up as a relatively mild thriller with themes of justice and…

Is there sex or nudity in Now You See Me?

The sexual content is mild, primarily consisting of verbal innuendo and suggestive banter between colleagues. There is a brief sensual moment where a character is seen in bed with a woman, but there is no graphic nudity or explicit activity. The scene focus…

How violent is Now You See Me?

Action sequences are stylized and include a high-speed car chase that results in a spectacular, fatal-looking crash with a vehicle engulfed in flames. A physical altercation involves hand-to-hand combat and the use of magic props as improvised weapons. While…

Is the language in Now You See Me appropriate for kids?

The film features moderate profanity, including one use of the 'f-word' and multiple instances of 's-word,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' The language is used primarily for emphasis during moments of frustration or excitement. It is frequent enough to be noticeable but…

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Now You See Me?

Substance use is very limited, consisting mostly of characters drinking alcohol in social settings like bars or during celebrations. There is no depiction of drug use or significant intoxication during the film. The consumption portrayed is background detail…

What mature themes appear in Now You See Me?

Illusion, justice, and clever misdirection. A slick, twisty caper; relatively mild content suits tweens and up.

How long is Now You See Me?

Now You See Me runs 115 minutes, directed by Louis Leterrier, released in 2013.

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