Run All Night (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. But when Jimmy’s estranged son becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy has just one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.
Rated R • 2015 • 1h 54m
A mob enforcer who killed the son of his best friend — the local crime boss — spends one night protecting his own estranged son from the ensuing war. Liam Neeson and Ed Harris. The R rating covers action violence.
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Is Run All Night appropriate for kids?
A mob enforcer who killed the son of his best friend — the local crime boss — spends one night protecting his own estranged son from the ensuing war. Liam Neeson and Ed Harris. The R rating covers action violence. Read more — free account
Content severity in Run All Night
What happens in Run All Night, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:08 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Run All Night
There is no actual sexual activity and no nudity present throughout the film. The lack of sexual content is consistent with the story's focus on grit and fatherhood within a criminal underworld. Brief, non-explicit verbal references are the only related content.
Violence and gore in Run All Night
The film features intense R-rated action violence including frequent, bloody gunfights and close-quarters combat. A brutal one-on-one fight sequence involves significant physical trauma, and several characters are executed at point-blank range. Frequent mob-related killings result in visible blood spray and lingering shots of injuries.
Language in Run All Night
Strong profanity is used frequently, including multiple uses of the f-word in various contexts. The dialogue uses aggressive street slang and harsh insults typical of a gritty crime thriller. The language is pervasive enough to be a primary factor in the film's R rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Run All Night
The protagonist, Jimmy, is depicted as a functioning alcoholic, and his heavy drinking is used to illustrate his tragic personal decay. Characters are frequently seen drinking in bars and at mob gatherings, and some background drug-related activity is shown concerning the criminal enterprise. The narrative treats substance abuse as a symptom of the characters' moral and emotional exhaustion.
Mature themes in Run All Night
A film about the weight of a life of violence. Jimmy's estranged son discovering who his father really is. Ed Harris and Liam Neeson's final confrontation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Run All Night appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Run All Night is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. A mob enforcer who killed the son of his best friend — the local crime boss — spends one night protecting his own estranged son from the ensuing war. Liam Neeson and Ed Harris. The R rating covers action violence.
What age rating does Run All Night have?
Run All Night is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Run All Night about?
A mob enforcer who killed the son of his best friend — the local crime boss — spends one night protecting his own estranged son from the ensuing war. Liam Neeson and Ed Harris. The R rating covers action violence.
Is there sex or nudity in Run All Night?
There is no actual sexual activity and no nudity present throughout the film. The lack of sexual content is consistent with the story's focus on grit and fatherhood within a criminal underworld. Brief, non-explicit verbal references are the only related…
How violent is Run All Night?
The film features intense R-rated action violence including frequent, bloody gunfights and close-quarters combat. A brutal one-on-one fight sequence involves significant physical trauma, and several characters are executed at point-blank range. Frequent…
Is the language in Run All Night appropriate for kids?
Strong profanity is used frequently, including multiple uses of the f-word in various contexts. The dialogue uses aggressive street slang and harsh insults typical of a gritty crime thriller. The language is pervasive enough to be a primary factor in the…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Run All Night?
The protagonist, Jimmy, is depicted as a functioning alcoholic, and his heavy drinking is used to illustrate his tragic personal decay. Characters are frequently seen drinking in bars and at mob gatherings, and some background drug-related activity is shown…
What mature themes appear in Run All Night?
A film about the weight of a life of violence. Jimmy's estranged son discovering who his father really is. Ed Harris and Liam Neeson's final confrontation.
How long is Run All Night?
Run All Night runs 114 minutes, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, released in 2015.
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