The Mechanic (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
Rated R • 2011 • 1h 33m
The Mechanic (2011) is rated R mainly for frequent, brutal violence, explicit sexual nudity, drug use and repeated strong profanity. Jason Statham's Arthur Bishop is an elite hitman who performs cold-blooded killings (including the drowning of a cartel boss and the staged murder of mentor Harry), and the film contains on-screen strangulation, stabbing, shootings and explosions. There are brief but clear sexual scenes and nudity (IMDb… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Mechanic appropriate for kids?
The Mechanic (2011) is rated R mainly for frequent, brutal violence, explicit sexual nudity, drug use and repeated strong profanity. Jason Statham's Arthur Bishop is an elite hitman who performs cold-blooded killings (including the drowning of a cartel boss and the staged murder… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Mechanic
What happens in The Mechanic, moment by moment
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:14 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Mechanic
Moderate, mostly brief but explicit sexual scenes and nudity. IMDb Parents Guide documents full female nudity (breasts and buttocks) in a bedroom scene with Arthur Bishop, a sex scene in an alley, and a short clip of two women kissing and touching on-screen. Nothing sexually explicit rises to extreme or exploitative levels, but frontal female nudity and simulated sex are shown.
Violence and gore in The Mechanic
Strong and frequent violent content, often brutal but not lingered-over gore. Scenes include a pool drowning, point-blank shootings, a protracted strangulation with a belt, multiple stabbings and on-screen vehicle explosions; some victims are shown suffering on camera and one head is struck by a car. IMDb Parents Guide labels the violence severe; expect sustained action fights, one-on-one brutal kills and two large explosions toward the end.
Language in The Mechanic
Frequent strong profanity throughout the film. The IMDb Parents Guide notes multiple uses of the f-word (about 16 uses) and other coarse language during confrontations and fights. Expect explicit swearing in heated scenes and shootouts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Mechanic
Moderate depictions of drug and alcohol use. The plot includes sedatives and injections (Rohypnol is discussed as a planned overdose; a target is given ketamine by a doctor), routine cigarette smoking and heavy drinking in club scenes. Drug use is shown in a functional/operational context for hits rather than as recreational glamorization.
Mature themes in The Mechanic
Strong adult themes of betrayal, revenge, murder and moral ambiguity. Central threads: Bishop is ordered to kill his mentor Harry, trains Harry's son Steve as a protégé, and the film explores deception, avenging a death and double-crosses that lead to multiple betrayals and explosive revenge. Grief, vengeance and the emotional fallout of being manipulated are recurring, serious motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mechanic appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Mechanic is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. The Mechanic (2011) is rated R mainly for frequent, brutal violence, explicit sexual nudity, drug use and repeated strong profanity. Jason Statham's Arthur Bishop is an elite hitman who performs cold-blooded killings…
What age rating does The Mechanic have?
The Mechanic is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Mechanic about?
The Mechanic (2011) is rated R mainly for frequent, brutal violence, explicit sexual nudity, drug use and repeated strong profanity. Jason Statham's Arthur Bishop is an elite hitman who performs cold-blooded killings (including the drowning of a cartel boss and the staged murder of mentor Harry), and the film contains…
Is there sex or nudity in The Mechanic?
Moderate, mostly brief but explicit sexual scenes and nudity. IMDb Parents Guide documents full female nudity (breasts and buttocks) in a bedroom scene with Arthur Bishop, a sex scene in an alley, and a short clip of two women kissing and touching on-screen…
How violent is The Mechanic?
Strong and frequent violent content, often brutal but not lingered-over gore. Scenes include a pool drowning, point-blank shootings, a protracted strangulation with a belt, multiple stabbings and on-screen vehicle explosions; some victims are shown suffering…
Is the language in The Mechanic appropriate for kids?
Frequent strong profanity throughout the film. The IMDb Parents Guide notes multiple uses of the f-word (about 16 uses) and other coarse language during confrontations and fights. Expect explicit swearing in heated scenes and shootouts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Mechanic?
Moderate depictions of drug and alcohol use. The plot includes sedatives and injections (Rohypnol is discussed as a planned overdose; a target is given ketamine by a doctor), routine cigarette smoking and heavy drinking in club scenes. Drug use is shown in a…
What mature themes appear in The Mechanic?
Strong adult themes of betrayal, revenge, murder and moral ambiguity. Central threads: Bishop is ordered to kill his mentor Harry, trains Harry's son Steve as a protégé, and the film explores deception, avenging a death and double-crosses that lead to…
How long is The Mechanic?
The Mechanic runs 93 minutes, directed by Simon West, released in 2011.
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