Shield of Straw (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ninagawa is a powerful man in Japanese politics and with top economic connections.His granddaughter is then murdered. The suspect is Kunihide Kiyomaru. Kunihide Kiyomaru has a prior conviction for assaulting and killing a girl 8 years ago. The police could never apprehend the suspect in the prior killing.
Rated NR • 2013 • 2h 5m
Shield of Straw is a tense moral-thriller about the manhunt for Kunihide Kiyomaru, accused of murdering a powerful politician Ninagawa’s granddaughter. The film earned its adult-oriented reputations for repeated gunfights, multiple on-screen deaths (non-graphic), and a persistent ethical dilemma about vigilantism and public revenge. Parents should be aware of repeated violent ambushes, frequent tense threat scenes involving crowds and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Shield of Straw appropriate for kids?
Shield of Straw is a tense moral-thriller about the manhunt for Kunihide Kiyomaru, accused of murdering a powerful politician Ninagawa’s granddaughter. The film earned its adult-oriented reputations for repeated gunfights, multiple on-screen deaths (non-graphic), and a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Shield of Straw
What happens in Shield of Straw, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Shield of Straw
None. There are no on-screen sexual acts, nudity, or explicit sexual content reported in this film.
Violence and gore in Shield of Straw
Moderate-to-strong violence appears throughout: multiple ambushes, shootings, fistfights and several on-screen deaths, but the film generally avoids explicit gore. Scenes include an early armed attack on police escort, a close-quarters killing in a public place, and a violent finale where characters are shot and one is publicly threatened. Descriptions on IMDb are sparse, but viewers report repeated lethal confrontations rather than graphic mutilation.
Language in Shield of Straw
Some coarse and angry language in tense confrontations and crowd scenes; most dialogue is Japanese and subtitled, and insults/threats are frequent. There are a few instances of harsh expletives and shouted threats but not sustained profanity as a focus.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Shield of Straw
Light: characters smoke and drink in a few scenes (off-duty officers, meetings) and there is casual alcohol use in a couple of social/interrogation moments. No drug use or on-screen intoxication drives the plot.
Mature themes in Shield of Straw
Strong themes of revenge, vigilantism, grief and moral compromise run through the whole film — the entire premise is whether taking a life 'for justice' is acceptable. The earlier child murder (an eight-year-old victim) is a recurring, upsetting subject and public outrage is a central plot engine, forcing officers to confront their own ethics.
Scary moments in Shield of Straw
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shield of Straw appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Shield of Straw is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Shield of Straw is a tense moral-thriller about the manhunt for Kunihide Kiyomaru, accused of murdering a powerful politician Ninagawa’s granddaughter. The film earned its adult-oriented reputations for repeated…
What age rating does Shield of Straw have?
Shield of Straw is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Shield of Straw about?
Shield of Straw is a tense moral-thriller about the manhunt for Kunihide Kiyomaru, accused of murdering a powerful politician Ninagawa’s granddaughter. The film earned its adult-oriented reputations for repeated gunfights, multiple on-screen deaths (non-graphic), and a persistent ethical dilemma about vigilantism and…
Is there sex or nudity in Shield of Straw?
None. There are no on-screen sexual acts, nudity, or explicit sexual content reported in this film.
How violent is Shield of Straw?
Moderate-to-strong violence appears throughout: multiple ambushes, shootings, fistfights and several on-screen deaths, but the film generally avoids explicit gore. Scenes include an early armed attack on police escort, a close-quarters killing in a public…
Is the language in Shield of Straw appropriate for kids?
Some coarse and angry language in tense confrontations and crowd scenes; most dialogue is Japanese and subtitled, and insults/threats are frequent. There are a few instances of harsh expletives and shouted threats but not sustained profanity as a focus.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Shield of Straw?
Light: characters smoke and drink in a few scenes (off-duty officers, meetings) and there is casual alcohol use in a couple of social/interrogation moments. No drug use or on-screen intoxication drives the plot.
What mature themes appear in Shield of Straw?
Strong themes of revenge, vigilantism, grief and moral compromise run through the whole film — the entire premise is whether taking a life 'for justice' is acceptable. The earlier child murder (an eight-year-old victim) is a recurring, upsetting subject and…
How long is Shield of Straw?
Shield of Straw runs 125 minutes, directed by Takashi Miike, released in 2013.
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