Overdrive (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 33m
The PG-13 rated action film 'Overdrive' centers on car thief brothers Andrew and Garret Foster, who run afoul of a crime boss in the South of France. The rating is for its moderate but consistent action violence, which includes intense car chases, crashes, fistfights, and gun threats. The film also contains a single use of 'fuck' and other profanity, some sexual innuendo, and a scene of intense peril where a female character is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Overdrive appropriate for kids?
The PG-13 rated action film 'Overdrive' centers on car thief brothers Andrew and Garret Foster, who run afoul of a crime boss in the South of France. The rating is for its moderate but consistent action violence, which includes intense car chases, crashes, fistfights, and gun… Read more — free account
Content severity in Overdrive
What happens in Overdrive, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:26 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Overdrive
A few scenes contain moderate sexual material. Two characters engage in an intense kissing scene where they begin to disrobe to their underwear before the scene cuts. In another scene, a woman attempts to seduce a guard to escape captivity. Women are seen in bikinis at a beach, and there is a fleeting, difficult-to-see moment of partial nudity through a translucent dress in a dark club. A few instances of sexual innuendo are also present.
Violence and gore in Overdrive
Violence is moderate and typical for an action-heist film, focused on car chases and some physical altercations. There are numerous high-speed pursuits with reckless driving and vehicle crashes, including one where a semi-truck overturns. Fistfights are brief, with one man getting punched several times. Characters are frequently threatened at gunpoint. A man is killed when his car is rammed into the water, and another is implied to have been killed off-screen in a car crash.
Language in Overdrive
Profanity is moderate, but includes one use of 'fuck'. Other language includes several uses of 'shit' (and its French equivalent, 'merde'), 'ass', 'hell', and 'goddamn'. The term 'balls' is also used in a vulgar context.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Overdrive
Substance use is very mild. An antagonist is mentioned to be a drug trafficker who deals in 'black tar,' but no drug use is shown. Characters are briefly seen drinking alcohol socially in bar and party settings.
Mature themes in Overdrive
The central themes involve criminal activity, with the protagonists being celebrated for their skills as car thieves. The film features consistent peril and threat of death from violent gangsters. The most intense thematic element is a kidnapping where a main character is bound, gagged, and psychologically tormented with the threat of severe physical injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overdrive appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Overdrive is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The PG-13 rated action film 'Overdrive' centers on car thief brothers Andrew and Garret Foster, who run afoul of a crime boss in the South of France. The rating is for its moderate but consistent action violence, which…
What age rating does Overdrive have?
Overdrive is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Overdrive about?
The PG-13 rated action film 'Overdrive' centers on car thief brothers Andrew and Garret Foster, who run afoul of a crime boss in the South of France. The rating is for its moderate but consistent action violence, which includes intense car chases, crashes, fistfights, and gun threats. The film also contains a single…
Is there sex or nudity in Overdrive?
A few scenes contain moderate sexual material. Two characters engage in an intense kissing scene where they begin to disrobe to their underwear before the scene cuts. In another scene, a woman attempts to seduce a guard to escape captivity. Women are seen in…
How violent is Overdrive?
Violence is moderate and typical for an action-heist film, focused on car chases and some physical altercations. There are numerous high-speed pursuits with reckless driving and vehicle crashes, including one where a semi-truck overturns. Fistfights are…
Is the language in Overdrive appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate, but includes one use of 'fuck'. Other language includes several uses of 'shit' (and its French equivalent, 'merde'), 'ass', 'hell', and 'goddamn'. The term 'balls' is also used in a vulgar context.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Overdrive?
Substance use is very mild. An antagonist is mentioned to be a drug trafficker who deals in 'black tar,' but no drug use is shown. Characters are briefly seen drinking alcohol socially in bar and party settings.
What mature themes appear in Overdrive?
The central themes involve criminal activity, with the protagonists being celebrated for their skills as car thieves. The film features consistent peril and threat of death from violent gangsters. The most intense thematic element is a kidnapping where a main…
How long is Overdrive?
Overdrive runs 93 minutes, directed by Antonio Negret, released in 2017.
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