The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
While the Civil War rages on between the Union and the Confederacy, three men – a quiet loner, a ruthless hitman, and a Mexican bandit – comb the American Southwest in search of a strongbox containing $200,000 in stolen gold.
Rated NR • 1966 • 2h 57m
Overall: Three gunslingers compete to find a fortune in Confederate gold during the Civil War. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach. One of cinema's great achievements. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent.
Cast
Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appropriate for kids?
Overall: Three gunslingers compete to find a fortune in Confederate gold during the Civil War. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach. One of cinema's great achievements. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What happens in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 1:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
None.
Violence and gore in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Shootouts throughout. Confederate prison camp — historically accurate suffering. The final three-way standoff. Classic Western violence.
Language in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
None of note.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
None.
Mature themes in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Civil War as setting allows Leone to comment on American mythology. The film's moral relativism: the 'good' character is barely distinguishable from the bad. Ennio Morricone's score is among cinema's finest achievements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Overall: Three gunslingers compete to find a fortune in Confederate gold during the Civil War. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach. One of cinema's great achievements. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent.
What age rating does The Good, the Bad and the Ugly have?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about?
Overall: Three gunslingers compete to find a fortune in Confederate gold during the Civil War. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach. One of cinema's great achievements. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent.
Is there sex or nudity in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
None.
How violent is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
Shootouts throughout. Confederate prison camp — historically accurate suffering. The final three-way standoff. Classic Western violence.
Is the language in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appropriate for kids?
None of note.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
None.
What mature themes appear in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The Civil War as setting allows Leone to comment on American mythology. The film's moral relativism: the 'good' character is barely distinguishable from the bad. Ennio Morricone's score is among cinema's finest achievements.
How long is The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly runs 177 minutes, directed by Sergio Leone, released in 1966.
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