The Order (2001) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Rudy, an artifacts smuggler, goes to Jerusalem to rescue his kidnapped archeologist father, he faces deportation by a scheming police chief. Now, to find his dad and recover a sacred scroll, he'll have to outwit officials and a ruthless sect. With the help of a beautiful Israeli cop, Rudy battles a faction of religious zealots determined to see a holy war at all costs.
Rated R • 2001 • 1h 29m
The Order is an R-rated action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Rudy Cafmeyer that mixes globe-trotting artifact heists with a plot about religious extremism in Jerusalem. Parents should know the R rating is driven mainly by sustained violent action — multiple shootings, a bloody impalement, a sword killing and a terrorist bomb plot beneath the Temple Mount. There is brief sexual material (a club scene with women in thong… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Order appropriate for kids?
The Order is an R-rated action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Rudy Cafmeyer that mixes globe-trotting artifact heists with a plot about religious extremism in Jerusalem. Parents should know the R rating is driven mainly by sustained violent action — multiple… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Order
What happens in The Order, moment by moment
- 0:01 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Order
Light, brief sexual imagery appears mostly in an early club sequence (women dancing in thong underwear) and a mid-film close shot of Lt. Dalia Barr in a very tight top where her nipples are visible through the shirt. There are no explicit sex scenes or nudity beyond these brief, non-graphic moments.
Violence and gore in The Order
Strong, frequent action violence throughout: hand-to-hand fights, multiple gunshots, an on-screen impalement (bloody), a sword killing and a large bomb/explosion sequence in underground catacombs. Most scenes are non-graphic but some show blood and open wounds; the film culminates in a violent standoff and blast under the Well of Souls.
Language in The Order
Mild profanity scattered through the script — several uses of "shit," a few uses of "bitch," and occasional "damn/ass." Language is common but not pervasive or extreme.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Order
Light, incidental substance use: nightclub patrons drinking and a few characters are shown drinking or smoking in social settings. No extended drug-use storylines or on-screen intoxication that drives the plot.
Mature themes in The Order
Strong thematic material: religious violence and fanaticism, a historical Crusades massacre (opening), a kidnapping, terrorism and the threat of mass casualties from a bomb intended to spark wider conflict. These themes are treated as central to the plot and include on-screen deaths and sacrificial rhetoric.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Order appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Order is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. The Order is an R-rated action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Rudy Cafmeyer that mixes globe-trotting artifact heists with a plot about religious extremism in Jerusalem. Parents should know the R rating is…
What age rating does The Order have?
The Order is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Order about?
The Order is an R-rated action thriller starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Rudy Cafmeyer that mixes globe-trotting artifact heists with a plot about religious extremism in Jerusalem. Parents should know the R rating is driven mainly by sustained violent action — multiple shootings, a bloody impalement, a sword killing…
Is there sex or nudity in The Order?
Light, brief sexual imagery appears mostly in an early club sequence (women dancing in thong underwear) and a mid-film close shot of Lt. Dalia Barr in a very tight top where her nipples are visible through the shirt. There are no explicit sex scenes or nudity…
How violent is The Order?
Strong, frequent action violence throughout: hand-to-hand fights, multiple gunshots, an on-screen impalement (bloody), a sword killing and a large bomb/explosion sequence in underground catacombs. Most scenes are non-graphic but some show blood and open…
Is the language in The Order appropriate for kids?
Mild profanity scattered through the script — several uses of "shit," a few uses of "bitch," and occasional "damn/ass." Language is common but not pervasive or extreme.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Order?
Light, incidental substance use: nightclub patrons drinking and a few characters are shown drinking or smoking in social settings. No extended drug-use storylines or on-screen intoxication that drives the plot.
What mature themes appear in The Order?
Strong thematic material: religious violence and fanaticism, a historical Crusades massacre (opening), a kidnapping, terrorism and the threat of mass casualties from a bomb intended to spark wider conflict. These themes are treated as central to the plot and…
How long is The Order?
The Order runs 89 minutes, directed by Sheldon Lettich, released in 2001.
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