The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.
Rated R • 1996 • 2h 0m
A suburban schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a deadly CIA assassin — and her past comes hunting her. Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. The R rating covers action violence, strong language, and the film's energetic commitment to its premise.
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Is The Long Kiss Goodnight appropriate for kids?
A suburban schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a deadly CIA assassin — and her past comes hunting her. Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. The R rating covers action violence, strong language, and the film's energetic commitment to its premise. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Long Kiss Goodnight
What happens in The Long Kiss Goodnight, moment by moment
- 0:10 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:30 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:50 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Long Kiss Goodnight
There are no graphic sex scenes or instances of nudity throughout the film. The focus remains strictly on the action-thriller plot, maintaining a professional and platonic dynamic between the lead characters. Physical intimacy is replaced by high-stakes tension and character development consistent with its genre.
Violence and gore in The Long Kiss Goodnight
Action violence throughout — car chases, explosions, hand-to-hand combat. The film escalates steadily. Consistent with R.
Language in The Long Kiss Goodnight
The film features frequent use of strong profanity, including over 50 uses of the 'f-word' and several derogatory terms. Samuel L. Jackson’s character provides a constant stream of creative and aggressive vulgarity as part of his fast-talking persona. This verbal content is a significant contributor to the movie's R rating and remains consistent from start to finish.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Long Kiss Goodnight
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or notable substance abuse depicted in the story. While characters may appear in settings where alcohol is present, such as bars or parties, it is not a focal point of the narrative. The film avoids depicting smoking or the glamorization of chemical dependency.
Mature themes in The Long Kiss Goodnight
A woman whose two identities are incompatible — the mother and the killer. The film is ahead of its time in its female action lead. Shane Black's screenplay has his characteristic wit throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Long Kiss Goodnight appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Long Kiss Goodnight is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. A suburban schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a deadly CIA assassin — and her past comes hunting her. Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. The R rating covers action violence, strong language, and the…
What age rating does The Long Kiss Goodnight have?
The Long Kiss Goodnight is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is The Long Kiss Goodnight about?
A suburban schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a deadly CIA assassin — and her past comes hunting her. Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. The R rating covers action violence, strong language, and the film's energetic commitment to its premise.
Is there sex or nudity in The Long Kiss Goodnight?
There are no graphic sex scenes or instances of nudity throughout the film. The focus remains strictly on the action-thriller plot, maintaining a professional and platonic dynamic between the lead characters. Physical intimacy is replaced by high-stakes…
How violent is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
Action violence throughout — car chases, explosions, hand-to-hand combat. The film escalates steadily. Consistent with R.
Is the language in The Long Kiss Goodnight appropriate for kids?
The film features frequent use of strong profanity, including over 50 uses of the 'f-word' and several derogatory terms. Samuel L. Jackson’s character provides a constant stream of creative and aggressive vulgarity as part of his fast-talking persona. This…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Long Kiss Goodnight?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or notable substance abuse depicted in the story. While characters may appear in settings where alcohol is present, such as bars or parties, it is not a focal point of the narrative. The film avoids depicting…
What mature themes appear in The Long Kiss Goodnight?
A woman whose two identities are incompatible — the mother and the killer. The film is ahead of its time in its female action lead. Shane Black's screenplay has his characteristic wit throughout.
How long is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
The Long Kiss Goodnight runs 120 minutes, directed by Renny Harlin, released in 1996.
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