The Accountant (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.
Rated R • 2016 • 2h 8m
A mathematics savant with autism works as a forensic accountant for criminal organisations while being the world's most dangerous assassin on the side. Ben Affleck. The R rating covers graphic violence and language.
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Is The Accountant appropriate for kids?
A mathematics savant with autism works as a forensic accountant for criminal organisations while being the world's most dangerous assassin on the side. Ben Affleck. The R rating covers graphic violence and language. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Accountant
What happens in The Accountant, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Accountant
There are no sex scenes or instances of nudity throughout the film. The story focuses primarily on the protagonist's professional life and internal struggles, avoiding romantic or sexual subplots entirely. This absence of sexual content is notable for a grit-focused R-rated thriller.
Violence and gore in The Accountant
Multiple assassinations — graphic and efficient. The film's action violence is extremely polished.
Language in The Accountant
The film contains frequent use of strong language consistent with its R rating, including approximately 25 uses of the f-word. Other profanities such as 's**t,' 'a**hole,' and 'b**tch' are used periodically during tense dialogue. The language is generally used to emphasize the high stakes of the criminal world being depicted.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Accountant
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or focus on substance abuse in this movie. While some scenes take place in settings where characters may be seen with social drinks, such consumption is minimal and background-oriented. The film avoids depicting smoking or heavy intoxication as a plot point.
Mature themes in The Accountant
The film's portrayal of autism is both unusual (the character is a superhero) and more specific than most. A father who trained his son to be lethal rather than protected. The film is primarily entertainment but it earns its emotional beats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Accountant appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Accountant is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. A mathematics savant with autism works as a forensic accountant for criminal organisations while being the world's most dangerous assassin on the side. Ben Affleck. The R rating covers graphic violence and language.
What age rating does The Accountant have?
The Accountant is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is The Accountant about?
A mathematics savant with autism works as a forensic accountant for criminal organisations while being the world's most dangerous assassin on the side. Ben Affleck. The R rating covers graphic violence and language.
Is there sex or nudity in The Accountant?
There are no sex scenes or instances of nudity throughout the film. The story focuses primarily on the protagonist's professional life and internal struggles, avoiding romantic or sexual subplots entirely. This absence of sexual content is notable for a…
How violent is The Accountant?
Multiple assassinations — graphic and efficient. The film's action violence is extremely polished.
Is the language in The Accountant appropriate for kids?
The film contains frequent use of strong language consistent with its R rating, including approximately 25 uses of the f-word. Other profanities such as 's**t,' 'a**hole,' and 'b**tch' are used periodically during tense dialogue. The language is generally…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Accountant?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or focus on substance abuse in this movie. While some scenes take place in settings where characters may be seen with social drinks, such consumption is minimal and background-oriented. The film avoids depicting…
What mature themes appear in The Accountant?
The film's portrayal of autism is both unusual (the character is a superhero) and more specific than most. A father who trained his son to be lethal rather than protected. The film is primarily entertainment but it earns its emotional beats.
How long is The Accountant?
The Accountant runs 128 minutes, directed by Gavin O'Connor, released in 2016.
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