The Replacement Killers (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Hired assassin John Lee is asked by Chinatown crime boss Terence Wei to murder the young son of policeman Stan Zedkov. Lee has the boy in his sights, but his conscience gets the better of him, and he spares the child's life. Afraid that Wei will take revenge on his family in China, Lee seeks out expert forger Meg Coburn to obtain the passport he needs to get out of the country, but a band of replacement killers is soon on his trail.
Rated R • 1998 • 1h 27m
The Replacement Killers (1998) is rated R primarily for repeated, strong gun violence and frequent coarse language; parents should expect multiple bloody shootouts, a scene of torture and a threatened child. The film follows hitman John Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) after he refuses an ordered assassination and goes on the run with forger Meg Coburn (Mira Sorvino), which drives several violent set pieces in Chinatown and Los Angeles. Specific… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Replacement Killers appropriate for kids?
The Replacement Killers (1998) is rated R primarily for repeated, strong gun violence and frequent coarse language; parents should expect multiple bloody shootouts, a scene of torture and a threatened child. The film follows hitman John Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) after he refuses an… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Replacement Killers
What happens in The Replacement Killers, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Replacement Killers
Brief, non-sexual partial nudity only. Meg Coburn (or a female character) strips down to bra and underwear while changing and the camera lingers on her midsection; there are no explicit sex scenes.
Violence and gore in The Replacement Killers
Strong, frequent gun violence and several bloody set pieces. The film opens with a crowded dock shootout (multiple people killed), Meg's office is stormed in a firefight, a monk (Alan) is found tortured and dying with visible blood, and later there are intense gunfights in a cinema and a final street/gate melee with multiple on-screen deaths and blood spatter.
Language in The Replacement Killers
Moderate coarse language throughout. Characters regularly use strong profanity including "fuck" and other expletives during confrontations, interrogations and shootouts.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Replacement Killers
Mild alcohol and tobacco use. Characters are shown drinking in social settings and there is casual cigarette smoking; no drug-use scenes central to the plot.
Mature themes in The Replacement Killers
Strong themes of revenge, moral conscience, and family danger. The plot centers on retribution (Terence Wei seeking payback), the attempted murder of a child (Stevie) that spurs Lee's conscience, and the peril to Lee's mother and sister in China after his refusal; there is also a torture/death that contributes to the darker tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Replacement Killers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Replacement Killers is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. The Replacement Killers (1998) is rated R primarily for repeated, strong gun violence and frequent coarse language; parents should expect multiple bloody shootouts, a scene of torture and a threatened child. The film…
What age rating does The Replacement Killers have?
The Replacement Killers is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Replacement Killers about?
The Replacement Killers (1998) is rated R primarily for repeated, strong gun violence and frequent coarse language; parents should expect multiple bloody shootouts, a scene of torture and a threatened child. The film follows hitman John Lee (Chow Yun-Fat) after he refuses an ordered assassination and goes on the run…
Is there sex or nudity in The Replacement Killers?
Brief, non-sexual partial nudity only. Meg Coburn (or a female character) strips down to bra and underwear while changing and the camera lingers on her midsection; there are no explicit sex scenes.
How violent is The Replacement Killers?
Strong, frequent gun violence and several bloody set pieces. The film opens with a crowded dock shootout (multiple people killed), Meg's office is stormed in a firefight, a monk (Alan) is found tortured and dying with visible blood, and later there are…
Is the language in The Replacement Killers appropriate for kids?
Moderate coarse language throughout. Characters regularly use strong profanity including "fuck" and other expletives during confrontations, interrogations and shootouts.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Replacement Killers?
Mild alcohol and tobacco use. Characters are shown drinking in social settings and there is casual cigarette smoking; no drug-use scenes central to the plot.
What mature themes appear in The Replacement Killers?
Strong themes of revenge, moral conscience, and family danger. The plot centers on retribution (Terence Wei seeking payback), the attempted murder of a child (Stevie) that spurs Lee's conscience, and the peril to Lee's mother and sister in China after his…
How long is The Replacement Killers?
The Replacement Killers runs 87 minutes, directed by Antoine Fuqua, released in 1998.
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