The Machinist (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
Rated R • 2004 • 1h 42m
The Machinist is a psychological thriller that follows Trevor Reznik, an emaciated lathe operator suffering from extreme insomnia and paranoia. The film earns its R rating for frequent instances of unsettling imagery, moderate sexual content, and intense thematic exploration of guilt and mental collapse. Parents should be aware that the film contains brief graphic gore, pervasive profanity, and disturbing sequences involving a child in… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Machinist appropriate for kids?
The Machinist is a psychological thriller that follows Trevor Reznik, an emaciated lathe operator suffering from extreme insomnia and paranoia. The film earns its R rating for frequent instances of unsettling imagery, moderate sexual content, and intense thematic exploration of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Machinist
What happens in The Machinist, moment by moment
- 0:04 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 7/10
Sex and nudity in The Machinist
The film features moderate sexual content including brief glimpses of partial nudity and implied sexual acts. A notable sequence inside a dark ride displays silhouettes of animatronics performing explicit sexual activity.
Violence and gore in The Machinist
Violence is moderate but punctuated by disturbing, visceral moments. Notable instances include a graphic industrial accident where an arm is severed and a hit-and-run incident involving a young child.
Language in The Machinist
Strong and pervasive, featuring multiple uses of 'f--k' and various other profanities throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Machinist
Mild use is depicted, focusing primarily on characters smoking cigarettes frequently. The protagonist is also falsely accused of drug addiction.
Mature themes in The Machinist
The film deals heavily with intense themes of extreme guilt, mental illness, severe sleep deprivation, and the consequences of a past tragedy. These mature concepts are central to the plot and contribute to a persistent, dark atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Machinist appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Machinist is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The Machinist is a psychological thriller that follows Trevor Reznik, an emaciated lathe operator suffering from extreme insomnia and paranoia. The film earns its R rating for frequent instances of unsettling imagery…
What age rating does The Machinist have?
The Machinist is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Machinist about?
The Machinist is a psychological thriller that follows Trevor Reznik, an emaciated lathe operator suffering from extreme insomnia and paranoia. The film earns its R rating for frequent instances of unsettling imagery, moderate sexual content, and intense thematic exploration of guilt and mental collapse. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in The Machinist?
The film features moderate sexual content including brief glimpses of partial nudity and implied sexual acts. A notable sequence inside a dark ride displays silhouettes of animatronics performing explicit sexual activity.
How violent is The Machinist?
Violence is moderate but punctuated by disturbing, visceral moments. Notable instances include a graphic industrial accident where an arm is severed and a hit-and-run incident involving a young child.
Is the language in The Machinist appropriate for kids?
Strong and pervasive, featuring multiple uses of 'f--k' and various other profanities throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Machinist?
Mild use is depicted, focusing primarily on characters smoking cigarettes frequently. The protagonist is also falsely accused of drug addiction.
What mature themes appear in The Machinist?
The film deals heavily with intense themes of extreme guilt, mental illness, severe sleep deprivation, and the consequences of a past tragedy. These mature concepts are central to the plot and contribute to a persistent, dark atmosphere.
How long is The Machinist?
The Machinist runs 102 minutes, directed by Brad Anderson, released in 2004.
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