The Lone Ranger (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The Texas Rangers chase down a gang of outlaws led by Butch Cavendish, but the gang ambushes the Rangers, seemingly killing them all. One survivor is found, however, by an American Indian named Tonto, who nurses him back to health. The Ranger, donning a mask and riding a white stallion named Silver, teams up with Tonto to bring the unscrupulous gang and others of that ilk to justice.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 2h 29m
This reimagining of 'The Lone Ranger' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sequences of Western action and violence. The film features a high body count from numerous large-scale shootouts, train crashes, and explosions. The most significant content for parents to be aware of is a disturbing scene in which the villain, Butch Cavendish, cuts out a man's heart and is implied to eat it. While not graphically depicted, this… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Lone Ranger appropriate for kids?
This reimagining of 'The Lone Ranger' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sequences of Western action and violence. The film features a high body count from numerous large-scale shootouts, train crashes, and explosions. The most significant content for parents to be… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Lone Ranger
What happens in The Lone Ranger, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in The Lone Ranger
Suggestive material is very mild and brief. A scene takes place in a brothel where women wear low-cut dresses, but there is no nudity or sexual activity. One female character with a prosthetic leg has an ivory gun as part of the prosthetic, which has a slightly suggestive design. A villain makes a brief, menacing advance on a woman, but is quickly stopped. These moments are fleeting and lack explicit detail.
Violence and gore in The Lone Ranger
Violence is frequent, strong, and a central part of the film, with a high body count. There are multiple large-scale shootouts with rifles, pistols, and Gatling guns, resulting in many deaths, though with limited gore. The most intense scene involves a villain cutting out a man's heart (the act is off-screen but his subsequent actions are implied in a reflection) and is shown eating it. Other scenes include a man being scalped (implied), massacres of Texas Rangers and a Comanche tribe, stabbings, and two major…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Lone Ranger
Language is mild for a PG-13 film. The screenplay includes occasional use of words like "hell" (over a dozen times), "damn" (several times), and a single use of "piss." Profanity is not frequent or used aggressively.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Lone Ranger
Substance use is present and consistent with the Old West setting. Characters are frequently seen drinking beer and whiskey in saloons, from flasks, and in homes. Several scenes feature characters drinking wine or champagne socially. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.
Mature themes in The Lone Ranger
The film deals with strong themes of justice versus revenge, greed, betrayal, and genocide. The central villain is a cannibal, a dark thematic element. A flashback depicts the aftermath of a massacre of Tonto's tribe, showing burned dwellings and bodies. The U.S. Cavalry is later shown attacking another Comanche encampment, resulting in many deaths. Loss and guilt are central to both Tonto's and John Reid's motivations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lone Ranger appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Lone Ranger is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This reimagining of 'The Lone Ranger' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sequences of Western action and violence. The film features a high body count from numerous large-scale shootouts, train crashes…
What age rating does The Lone Ranger have?
The Lone Ranger is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Lone Ranger about?
This reimagining of 'The Lone Ranger' earns its PG-13 rating with frequent and intense sequences of Western action and violence. The film features a high body count from numerous large-scale shootouts, train crashes, and explosions. The most significant content for parents to be aware of is a disturbing scene in which…
Is there sex or nudity in The Lone Ranger?
Suggestive material is very mild and brief. A scene takes place in a brothel where women wear low-cut dresses, but there is no nudity or sexual activity. One female character with a prosthetic leg has an ivory gun as part of the prosthetic, which has a…
How violent is The Lone Ranger?
Violence is frequent, strong, and a central part of the film, with a high body count. There are multiple large-scale shootouts with rifles, pistols, and Gatling guns, resulting in many deaths, though with limited gore. The most intense scene involves a…
Is the language in The Lone Ranger appropriate for kids?
Language is mild for a PG-13 film. The screenplay includes occasional use of words like "hell" (over a dozen times), "damn" (several times), and a single use of "piss." Profanity is not frequent or used aggressively.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Lone Ranger?
Substance use is present and consistent with the Old West setting. Characters are frequently seen drinking beer and whiskey in saloons, from flasks, and in homes. Several scenes feature characters drinking wine or champagne socially. There is no depiction of…
What mature themes appear in The Lone Ranger?
The film deals with strong themes of justice versus revenge, greed, betrayal, and genocide. The central villain is a cannibal, a dark thematic element. A flashback depicts the aftermath of a massacre of Tonto's tribe, showing burned dwellings and bodies. The…
How long is The Lone Ranger?
The Lone Ranger runs 149 minutes, directed by Gore Verbinski, released in 2013.
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