Out of Time (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Matt Lee Whitlock, respected chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida, must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Matt Lee has to stay a few steps ahead of his own police force and everyone he's trusted in order to find out the truth.
Rated PG-13 • 2003 • 1h 45m
Rated PG-13, "Out of Time" is a tense thriller driven by adult themes of adultery, deception, and murder. The rating reflects several scenes of violence, including multiple shootings and a man falling to his death, as well as significant sexual content, primarily a central extramarital affair with implied sexual activity featuring moaning and thrusting sounds. Language is moderate, with several uses of "shit" and other profanities. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Out of Time appropriate for kids?
Rated PG-13, "Out of Time" is a tense thriller driven by adult themes of adultery, deception, and murder. The rating reflects several scenes of violence, including multiple shootings and a man falling to his death, as well as significant sexual content, primarily a central… Read more — free account
Content severity in Out of Time
What happens in Out of Time, moment by moment
- 0:06 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:14 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:21 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Out of Time
The film's plot is initiated by an extramarital affair. There is no nudity, but one scene strongly implies sex between two characters with audible moaning, heavy breathing, and thrusting motions shown while they are clothed. In another scene, a woman is seen from the shoulders up in a bathtub, and she is later shown in her bra. The sexual content is thematically central and moderately depicted.
Violence and gore in Out of Time
Violence is moderate but contains several impactful moments. A key scene involves an intense fight on a hotel balcony that ends with a man falling several stories to his death. There are multiple shootings in the climax, with two characters shot and killed on screen (though without graphic gore). Other violence includes a house fire, the subsequent discovery of two charred bodies, a fistfight, and a character being shot and wounded in the leg.
Language in Out of Time
Language is used moderately throughout. Based on IMDb user reports, profanity includes a few uses of "shit," multiple uses of "hell" and "damn" (some paired with "God"), and scattered uses of "ass," "prick," and "bastard." Exclamations using "Jesus" are also present. There are no uses of the f-word.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Out of Time
Substance use is mild. Characters are shown drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages in social settings like bars and at home. One supporting character smokes cigarettes. While the central plot involves a large sum of stolen drug-bust money, there is no on-screen depiction of drug use.
Mature themes in Out of Time
The film is built on strong adult themes of deception, betrayal, corruption, and adultery. The main character, a police chief, breaks the law, lies to his colleagues, and races to cover his tracks, creating sustained tension and suspense. The plot involves a faked cancer diagnosis, a double-cross, and the disturbing discovery of burned bodies, which could be upsetting for some viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Out of Time appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Out of Time is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Rated PG-13, "Out of Time" is a tense thriller driven by adult themes of adultery, deception, and murder. The rating reflects several scenes of violence, including multiple shootings and a man falling to his death, as…
What age rating does Out of Time have?
Out of Time is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Out of Time about?
Rated PG-13, "Out of Time" is a tense thriller driven by adult themes of adultery, deception, and murder. The rating reflects several scenes of violence, including multiple shootings and a man falling to his death, as well as significant sexual content, primarily a central extramarital affair with implied sexual…
Is there sex or nudity in Out of Time?
The film's plot is initiated by an extramarital affair. There is no nudity, but one scene strongly implies sex between two characters with audible moaning, heavy breathing, and thrusting motions shown while they are clothed. In another scene, a woman is seen…
How violent is Out of Time?
Violence is moderate but contains several impactful moments. A key scene involves an intense fight on a hotel balcony that ends with a man falling several stories to his death. There are multiple shootings in the climax, with two characters shot and killed on…
Is the language in Out of Time appropriate for kids?
Language is used moderately throughout. Based on IMDb user reports, profanity includes a few uses of "shit," multiple uses of "hell" and "damn" (some paired with "God"), and scattered uses of "ass," "prick," and "bastard." Exclamations using "Jesus" are also…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Out of Time?
Substance use is mild. Characters are shown drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages in social settings like bars and at home. One supporting character smokes cigarettes. While the central plot involves a large sum of stolen drug-bust money, there is no…
What mature themes appear in Out of Time?
The film is built on strong adult themes of deception, betrayal, corruption, and adultery. The main character, a police chief, breaks the law, lies to his colleagues, and races to cover his tracks, creating sustained tension and suspense. The plot involves a…
How long is Out of Time?
Out of Time runs 105 minutes, directed by Carl Franklin, released in 2003.
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