Special 26 (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
During the 1980s in India, a group of con artists rob businessmen and politicians by conducting fake raids, posing as officers of the CBI or Income Tax Department . They plan to execute their biggest con as a final job while a relentless cop is on their trail.
Rated NR • 2013 • 2h 24m
Special 26 is a cat-and-mouse heist thriller about a group of con artists, led by Ajay Singh, who pose as government officials to rob corrupt politicians and businessmen in 1980s India. The film's content is generally mild, with its PG-like international ratings stemming from mature themes of crime, corruption, and deception. Violence is limited to a few slaps, language is infrequent and mild (e.g., "bastard"), and there is no sex or… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Special 26 appropriate for kids?
Special 26 is a cat-and-mouse heist thriller about a group of con artists, led by Ajay Singh, who pose as government officials to rob corrupt politicians and businessmen in 1980s India. The film's content is generally mild, with its PG-like international ratings stemming from… Read more — free account
Content severity in Special 26
What happens in Special 26, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Special 26
Sexual content is incidental and very light. There are a couple of brief, non-sexual close-up shots of a woman's cleavage. In one scene, a man asks his wife to wear a scarf to cover her chest for modesty. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
Violence and gore in Special 26
Violence is brief and not graphic. The film avoids intense combat or bloodshed, focusing on intimidation and clever cons. There are a few scenes where characters are slapped across the face during interrogations or tense moments, with one instance showing a brief bruised aftermath. A character is threatened to extract information, but the violence remains minimal.
Language in Special 26
Language is mild and infrequent. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of words like 'bastards', 'bums', and 'screw up'. Profanity is not a significant feature of the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Special 26
None. Characters are not shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any illegal drugs.
Mature themes in Special 26
The film's primary focus is on mature themes. It explores systemic corruption within the government and business worlds, with the protagonists acting as vigilante-style criminals who steal ill-gotten gains. Major themes include elaborate deception, betrayal, impersonating officers, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. An intense scene involves a CBI officer threatening a man to extract information, and the climax involves a significant betrayal and morally ambiguous ending where the criminals escape…
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Is Special 26 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Special 26 is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. Special 26 is a cat-and-mouse heist thriller about a group of con artists, led by Ajay Singh, who pose as government officials to rob corrupt politicians and businessmen in 1980s India. The film's content is generally…
What age rating does Special 26 have?
Special 26 is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Special 26 about?
Special 26 is a cat-and-mouse heist thriller about a group of con artists, led by Ajay Singh, who pose as government officials to rob corrupt politicians and businessmen in 1980s India. The film's content is generally mild, with its PG-like international ratings stemming from mature themes of crime, corruption, and…
Is there sex or nudity in Special 26?
Sexual content is incidental and very light. There are a couple of brief, non-sexual close-up shots of a woman's cleavage. In one scene, a man asks his wife to wear a scarf to cover her chest for modesty. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
How violent is Special 26?
Violence is brief and not graphic. The film avoids intense combat or bloodshed, focusing on intimidation and clever cons. There are a few scenes where characters are slapped across the face during interrogations or tense moments, with one instance showing a…
Is the language in Special 26 appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent. The IMDb parents guide notes isolated uses of words like 'bastards', 'bums', and 'screw up'. Profanity is not a significant feature of the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Special 26?
None. Characters are not shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any illegal drugs.
What mature themes appear in Special 26?
The film's primary focus is on mature themes. It explores systemic corruption within the government and business worlds, with the protagonists acting as vigilante-style criminals who steal ill-gotten gains. Major themes include elaborate deception, betrayal…
How long is Special 26?
Special 26 runs 144 minutes, directed by Neeraj Pandey, released in 2013.
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