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Takers (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings, John Rahway, A.J., and brothers Jake and Jesse Attica successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost, a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "Takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer inches closer to apprehending the criminals.

Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 47m

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Takers is a gritty heist film following a group of professional thieves led by Gordon Cozier as they plan a multi-million dollar armored car robbery. The story is rated PG-13 primarily for intense, frequent scenes of gun violence, police confrontations, and thematic elements involving criminal lifestyles and death. Parents should be aware of moderate profanity and brief, suggestive situations including partial nudity. This film is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon
Paul Walker
Paul Walker
Idris Elba
Idris Elba
Hayden Christensen
Hayden Christensen
Chris Brown
Chris Brown
Jay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez
Michael Ealy
Michael Ealy
Steve Harris
Steve Harris
T.I.
T.I.
Johnathon Schaech
Johnathon Schaech
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Gaius Charles
Gaius Charles
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Is Takers appropriate for kids?

Takers is a gritty heist film following a group of professional thieves led by Gordon Cozier as they plan a multi-million dollar armored car robbery. The story is rated PG-13 primarily for intense, frequent scenes of gun violence, police confrontations, and thematic elements… Read more — free account

Content severity in Takers

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Intense 8/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Takers, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
  2. 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
  3. 0:25 💬 Language 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Takers

The film contains brief suggestive content, including scenes of passionate kissing, a man seen in his undergarments, and a moment showing a man's bare backside while entering a pool. Implied sex work is present in background settings.

Violence and gore in Takers

The film features frequent gunfights, armed robberies, and street combat. Characters are shot, and there is intermittent blood, including a scene where a character is killed by a gunshot wound to the chest and another where a character finds a corpse in a bar.

Language in Takers

Moderate profanity is used throughout, including the occasional use of terms like 'bitch', 'bastard', 'asshole', and 'wanker'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Takers

Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking occur incidentally throughout the movie in social settings.

Mature themes in Takers

The narrative revolves around themes of criminal betrayal, greed, and the inevitable consequences of a life of crime. Several central characters face violent deaths as part of the film's climax.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Takers appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Takers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Takers is a gritty heist film following a group of professional thieves led by Gordon Cozier as they plan a multi-million dollar armored car robbery. The story is rated PG-13 primarily for intense, frequent scenes of…

What age rating does Takers have?

Takers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Takers about?

Takers is a gritty heist film following a group of professional thieves led by Gordon Cozier as they plan a multi-million dollar armored car robbery. The story is rated PG-13 primarily for intense, frequent scenes of gun violence, police confrontations, and thematic elements involving criminal lifestyles and death…

Is there sex or nudity in Takers?

The film contains brief suggestive content, including scenes of passionate kissing, a man seen in his undergarments, and a moment showing a man's bare backside while entering a pool. Implied sex work is present in background settings.

How violent is Takers?

The film features frequent gunfights, armed robberies, and street combat. Characters are shot, and there is intermittent blood, including a scene where a character is killed by a gunshot wound to the chest and another where a character finds a corpse in a bar.

Is the language in Takers appropriate for kids?

Moderate profanity is used throughout, including the occasional use of terms like 'bitch', 'bastard', 'asshole', and 'wanker'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Takers?

Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking occur incidentally throughout the movie in social settings.

What mature themes appear in Takers?

The narrative revolves around themes of criminal betrayal, greed, and the inevitable consequences of a life of crime. Several central characters face violent deaths as part of the film's climax.

How long is Takers?

Takers runs 107 minutes, directed by John Luessenhop, released in 2010.

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