Texas Rangers (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ten years after the Civil War has ended, the Governor of Texas asks Leander McNelly to form a company of Rangers to help uphold the law along the Mexican border. With a few veterans of the war, most of the recruits are young men who have little or no experience with guns or policing crime.
Rated PG-13 • 2001 • 1h 30m
Texas Rangers (2001) is a Western that earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive, though not graphically gory, violence. The film follows a young man, Lincoln Dunnison, who joins the Rangers to seek revenge after his family is murdered on the Texas border. Parents should be aware of frequent gunfights, multiple on-screen killings, several hangings/lynchings, and intense thematic material involving death and frontier justice. With some mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Texas Rangers appropriate for kids?
Texas Rangers (2001) is a Western that earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive, though not graphically gory, violence. The film follows a young man, Lincoln Dunnison, who joins the Rangers to seek revenge after his family is murdered on the Texas border. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Texas Rangers
What happens in Texas Rangers, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Texas Rangers
Content in this category is very mild. Two young Rangers briefly and innocently compete for the affection of a rancher's daughter, which involves some light flirting. A female character is kidnapped by bandits, but she is not subjected to any sexual threat or nudity.
Violence and gore in Texas Rangers
The film contains frequent and sustained Western violence, which is the primary reason for its rating. The opening scene features the abrupt murder of a man's entire family. There are multiple large-scale shootouts with many characters being shot and killed, though with little blood or gore. The film also depicts several hangings and a lynching, which are thematically intense. Additionally, there are stabbings and one-on-one fights.
Language in Texas Rangers
Language is mild to moderate throughout. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of phrases like "son of a bitch," "sons of bitches," "damn," "goddamn it," and exclamatory uses of "Jesus" and "God."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Texas Rangers
Substance use is minimal. Bandits are shown drinking alcohol, sometimes to excess, in a few scenes. A main character is dying of consumption (tuberculosis), and is seen coughing and becoming weaker, but this is a plot point related to illness, not substance abuse.
Mature themes in Texas Rangers
The film deals with strong mature themes. The central plot is driven by revenge after the protagonist witnesses the brutal murder of his family. Themes of justice versus vigilantism are explored when the Rangers' leader, McNelly, executes prisoners without trial. The leader's slow death from a terminal illness is a recurring plot point, culminating in a deathbed scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas Rangers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Texas Rangers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Texas Rangers (2001) is a Western that earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive, though not graphically gory, violence. The film follows a young man, Lincoln Dunnison, who joins the Rangers to seek revenge after his family…
What age rating does Texas Rangers have?
Texas Rangers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Texas Rangers about?
Texas Rangers (2001) is a Western that earns its PG-13 rating for pervasive, though not graphically gory, violence. The film follows a young man, Lincoln Dunnison, who joins the Rangers to seek revenge after his family is murdered on the Texas border. Parents should be aware of frequent gunfights, multiple on-screen…
Is there sex or nudity in Texas Rangers?
Content in this category is very mild. Two young Rangers briefly and innocently compete for the affection of a rancher's daughter, which involves some light flirting. A female character is kidnapped by bandits, but she is not subjected to any sexual threat or…
How violent is Texas Rangers?
The film contains frequent and sustained Western violence, which is the primary reason for its rating. The opening scene features the abrupt murder of a man's entire family. There are multiple large-scale shootouts with many characters being shot and killed…
Is the language in Texas Rangers appropriate for kids?
Language is mild to moderate throughout. The IMDb parents guide notes the use of phrases like "son of a bitch," "sons of bitches," "damn," "goddamn it," and exclamatory uses of "Jesus" and "God."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Texas Rangers?
Substance use is minimal. Bandits are shown drinking alcohol, sometimes to excess, in a few scenes. A main character is dying of consumption (tuberculosis), and is seen coughing and becoming weaker, but this is a plot point related to illness, not substance…
What mature themes appear in Texas Rangers?
The film deals with strong mature themes. The central plot is driven by revenge after the protagonist witnesses the brutal murder of his family. Themes of justice versus vigilantism are explored when the Rangers' leader, McNelly, executes prisoners without…
How long is Texas Rangers?
Texas Rangers runs 90 minutes, directed by Steve Miner, released in 2001.
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