Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his identity as a grocery deliveryman. But when his ambition to be the best inadvertently exposes his gruesome secret, he becomes a minor celebrity & faces a public outcry against the practice of hanging. Based on true events.
Rated NR • 2005 • 1h 38m
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman follows Albert Pierrepoint as he rises to become Britain’s best-known executioner; the film is rated for mature viewers because it repeatedly and clinically depicts hangings and their aftermath. Parents should be aware of multiple on-screen executions (including close, lingering shots of bodies), brief full nudity in a post-execution washing scene, frequent smoking/drinking, and some mild profanity. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman appropriate for kids?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman follows Albert Pierrepoint as he rises to become Britain’s best-known executioner; the film is rated for mature viewers because it repeatedly and clinically depicts hangings and their aftermath. Parents should be aware of multiple on-screen… Read more — free account
Content severity in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
What happens in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman, moment by moment
- 0:04 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:08 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Moderate — brief non-sexual nudity is shown. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes a scene in which, after a female execution, Pierrepoint removes the woman's clothes and washes her body; the moment is clinical and framed as part of his work rather than eroticized. No explicit sex acts are shown, but the naked body is on-screen.
Violence and gore in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Strong and graphic: the film contains multiple on-screen hangings and extended aftermath shots, often filmed closely and clinically. IMDb Parents Guide reports "lots of people are hanged" and the executions are shown graphically; expect visible bodies, closeups of the drop or aftermath, and sustained attention on the physical consequences. This is the film's primary content driver and creates an unflinching, somber tone.
Language in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Mild — occasional mild profanity and heated insults appear in workplace arguments and public scenes. Swear words are sparse and not pervasive; the film relies more on tense dialogue than frequent coarse language.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Moderate but non-glamorized: characters smoke frequently throughout (cigarettes are common on-screen) and there are a few scenes of men drinking at canteens or pubs. No hard drug use is depicted.
Mature themes in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Strong, sustained themes about death, duty, and the morality of capital punishment recur throughout the film. It examines Pierrepoint's psychological distance, public celebrity, and the social debate over executions; those themes are emotionally heavy and may be upsetting to younger viewers. IMDb listings and the film's publicity highlight the movie's focus on the ethical questions surrounding the hangman's role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman follows Albert Pierrepoint as he rises to become Britain’s best-known executioner; the film is rated for mature viewers because it repeatedly and clinically depicts hangings and their…
What age rating does Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman have?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman about?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman follows Albert Pierrepoint as he rises to become Britain’s best-known executioner; the film is rated for mature viewers because it repeatedly and clinically depicts hangings and their aftermath. Parents should be aware of multiple on-screen executions (including close, lingering shots of…
Is there sex or nudity in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Moderate — brief non-sexual nudity is shown. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes a scene in which, after a female execution, Pierrepoint removes the woman's clothes and washes her body; the moment is clinical and framed as part of his work rather than…
How violent is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Strong and graphic: the film contains multiple on-screen hangings and extended aftermath shots, often filmed closely and clinically. IMDb Parents Guide reports "lots of people are hanged" and the executions are shown graphically; expect visible bodies…
Is the language in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman appropriate for kids?
Mild — occasional mild profanity and heated insults appear in workplace arguments and public scenes. Swear words are sparse and not pervasive; the film relies more on tense dialogue than frequent coarse language.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Moderate but non-glamorized: characters smoke frequently throughout (cigarettes are common on-screen) and there are a few scenes of men drinking at canteens or pubs. No hard drug use is depicted.
What mature themes appear in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Strong, sustained themes about death, duty, and the morality of capital punishment recur throughout the film. It examines Pierrepoint's psychological distance, public celebrity, and the social debate over executions; those themes are emotionally heavy and may…
How long is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman runs 98 minutes, directed by Adrian Shergold, released in 2005.
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