The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on the scene.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 40m
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (set in Las Vegas) is a PG-13 comedy about a washed-up magician (Burt Wonderstone) trying to regain his act — but its rating comes from risky, disturbing stunt imagery, some sexualized bits, drug-related plot devices and occasional strong language. Parents should know the film shows on-screen self-harm stunts (including a character drilling into his skull and a burning-coals stunt), visible injury and a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone appropriate for kids?
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (set in Las Vegas) is a PG-13 comedy about a washed-up magician (Burt Wonderstone) trying to regain his act — but its rating comes from risky, disturbing stunt imagery, some sexualized bits, drug-related plot devices and occasional strong… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
What happens in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Mild-to-moderate sexual content: several magician assistants wear revealing stage outfits and the film includes suggestive movements and innuendo. IMDb Parents Guide notes glimpses of two girls in undergarments and a scene where two characters make out heavily, then do a condom-as-magic-trick gag. There is no explicit nudity, but some scenes are flirtatious and sexually suggestive.
Violence and gore in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Strong, non-graphic stunt-related violence: the film repeatedly presents disturbing endurance stunts that cause visible injury. Key moments (documented in the IMDb Parents Guide) include Steve Gray drilling into his skull with a power drill, burning himself on hot coals, smashing his head on a nail, and a gag where a character stitches his cheek; Burt’s failed ‘Hot Box’ stunt causes Anton to be hurt and ends their partnership. The injuries are shown plainly but are not graphic or gory, though some scenes are…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Mild-to-moderate profanity appears throughout. IMDb reports one use of the f-word plus multiple uses of "shit," "goddamn," "asshole," and similar terms; swearing is occasional but noticeable. Expect coarse words in adult scenes and some sexualized banter.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Moderate substance use and a drug-related plot device: Burt is shown drinking (including a scene in a bathtub where he appears drunk) and there are bar scenes with alcohol. The plot uses a Cambodian drug/kratom used to sedate an audience (they later call it a sleeping gas), which is central to the film’s final trick and includes depiction of people rendered unconscious.
Mature themes in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
The movie deals with mature themes of career decline, public humiliation, broken friendship, and brain injury. Anton and Burt’s ten-year partnership collapses after a dangerous stunt; Steve Gray’s extreme act leaves him mentally impaired, which the film plays for dark comedy but has real consequences. There are also brief scenes of childhood bullying that set up the characters’ origins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (set in Las Vegas) is a PG-13 comedy about a washed-up magician (Burt Wonderstone) trying to regain his act — but its rating comes from risky, disturbing stunt imagery, some sexualized…
What age rating does The Incredible Burt Wonderstone have?
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone about?
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (set in Las Vegas) is a PG-13 comedy about a washed-up magician (Burt Wonderstone) trying to regain his act — but its rating comes from risky, disturbing stunt imagery, some sexualized bits, drug-related plot devices and occasional strong language. Parents should know the film shows…
Is there sex or nudity in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
Mild-to-moderate sexual content: several magician assistants wear revealing stage outfits and the film includes suggestive movements and innuendo. IMDb Parents Guide notes glimpses of two girls in undergarments and a scene where two characters make out…
How violent is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
Strong, non-graphic stunt-related violence: the film repeatedly presents disturbing endurance stunts that cause visible injury. Key moments (documented in the IMDb Parents Guide) include Steve Gray drilling into his skull with a power drill, burning himself…
Is the language in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone appropriate for kids?
Mild-to-moderate profanity appears throughout. IMDb reports one use of the f-word plus multiple uses of "shit," "goddamn," "asshole," and similar terms; swearing is occasional but noticeable. Expect coarse words in adult scenes and some sexualized banter.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
Moderate substance use and a drug-related plot device: Burt is shown drinking (including a scene in a bathtub where he appears drunk) and there are bar scenes with alcohol. The plot uses a Cambodian drug/kratom used to sedate an audience (they later call it a…
What mature themes appear in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
The movie deals with mature themes of career decline, public humiliation, broken friendship, and brain injury. Anton and Burt’s ten-year partnership collapses after a dangerous stunt; Steve Gray’s extreme act leaves him mentally impaired, which the film plays…
How long is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone runs 100 minutes, directed by Don Scardino, released in 2013.
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