Taxi 2 (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A cabdriver and a cop race to Paris to rescue a love interest and the Japanese minister of defense from kidnappers.
Rated NR • 2000 • 1h 22m
The action-comedy sequel "Taxi 2" features frequent but highly stylized and cartoonish violence. The film's rating is driven by numerous slapstick car chases, crashes, and martial arts sequences where injuries are not shown. Parents should also be aware of moderate sexual innuendo, including a comedic misunderstanding involving sounds of childbirth mistaken for sex and a brief, non-sexual glimpse of buttocks during a fight. With mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Taxi 2 appropriate for kids?
The action-comedy sequel "Taxi 2" features frequent but highly stylized and cartoonish violence. The film's rating is driven by numerous slapstick car chases, crashes, and martial arts sequences where injuries are not shown. Parents should also be aware of moderate sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in Taxi 2
What happens in Taxi 2, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:09 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Taxi 2
Contains moderate sexual innuendo and a brief moment of nudity. In one scene, a character's girlfriend misinterprets the sounds of a woman giving birth over the phone as him being involved in a threesome. In another, two women fighting have their skirts lift, briefly revealing one's bare buttocks in a non-sexual context. Characters flirt and make comments with double meanings throughout the film.
Violence and gore in Taxi 2
Violence is frequent and serves as the basis for the film's action, but it is consistently stylized, bloodless, and played for laughs. Many scenes involve high-speed car chases through Paris, leading to numerous crashes from which characters emerge comically unscathed. There are also several martial arts fights that feature punching, kicking, and use of improvised weapons, but without any graphic impact or injury.
Language in Taxi 2
Some mild profanity and exclamations are used, primarily during moments of frustration or action. The language is not frequent or strong.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Taxi 2
There are occasional instances of substance use. Characters are seen smoking cigarettes in a few scenes, and alcohol is consumed socially (e.g., wine, beer) in background settings, but substance use is not a focus of the plot.
Mature themes in Taxi 2
The central theme is kidnapping, as a Japanese official and a main character's girlfriend are taken by the Yakuza, motivating the plot. There's also a recurring comedic theme of professional incompetence, particularly among the police force, which contrasts with the rogue competence of the main heroes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taxi 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Taxi 2 is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. The action-comedy sequel "Taxi 2" features frequent but highly stylized and cartoonish violence. The film's rating is driven by numerous slapstick car chases, crashes, and martial arts sequences where injuries are not…
What age rating does Taxi 2 have?
Taxi 2 is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Taxi 2 about?
The action-comedy sequel "Taxi 2" features frequent but highly stylized and cartoonish violence. The film's rating is driven by numerous slapstick car chases, crashes, and martial arts sequences where injuries are not shown. Parents should also be aware of moderate sexual innuendo, including a comedic misunderstanding…
Is there sex or nudity in Taxi 2?
Contains moderate sexual innuendo and a brief moment of nudity. In one scene, a character's girlfriend misinterprets the sounds of a woman giving birth over the phone as him being involved in a threesome. In another, two women fighting have their skirts lift…
How violent is Taxi 2?
Violence is frequent and serves as the basis for the film's action, but it is consistently stylized, bloodless, and played for laughs. Many scenes involve high-speed car chases through Paris, leading to numerous crashes from which characters emerge comically…
Is the language in Taxi 2 appropriate for kids?
Some mild profanity and exclamations are used, primarily during moments of frustration or action. The language is not frequent or strong.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Taxi 2?
There are occasional instances of substance use. Characters are seen smoking cigarettes in a few scenes, and alcohol is consumed socially (e.g., wine, beer) in background settings, but substance use is not a focus of the plot.
What mature themes appear in Taxi 2?
The central theme is kidnapping, as a Japanese official and a main character's girlfriend are taken by the Yakuza, motivating the plot. There's also a recurring comedic theme of professional incompetence, particularly among the police force, which contrasts…
How long is Taxi 2?
Taxi 2 runs 82 minutes, directed by Gérard Krawczyk, released in 2000.
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