The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, Nick Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones.
Rated R • 2022 • 1h 47m
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent follows a fictionalized, struggling version of Nicolas Cage as he accepts a high-paying gig to attend a fan's birthday party in Mallorca, only to become entangled in an international CIA mission. The film is rated R primarily for its pervasive, strong profanity and frequent drug and alcohol use. It also features several sequences of realistic violence, including stabbings and gunfire, and mature… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent appropriate for kids?
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent follows a fictionalized, struggling version of Nicolas Cage as he accepts a high-paying gig to attend a fan's birthday party in Mallorca, only to become entangled in an international CIA mission. The film is rated R primarily for its… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
What happens in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 5/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:42 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Contains moderate sexual references, including crude jokes and a brief gesture suggestive of oral sex. There is a scene where the protagonist kisses an imaginary version of himself while intoxicated, played for dark humor.
Violence and gore in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Features several scenes of realistic action, including stabbings and gunfights with visible blood spatter. Characters are held hostage and threatened with lethal weapons, creating intermittent tension.
Language in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Profanity is frequent and pervasive throughout the film. This includes nearly 90 uses of 'f*ck,' alongside regular use of 'sh*t,' 'b*tch,' and other strong expletives.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Contains moderate drug and alcohol use. Characters are shown consuming alcohol to excess and using illicit drugs, including a specific sequence where two characters take LSD and experience hallucinations.
Mature themes in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Deals with themes of professional failure, emotional neglect, and mid-life crisis. The narrative centers on a strained parent-child relationship and the moral ambiguity of criminal activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent follows a fictionalized, struggling version of Nicolas Cage as he accepts a high-paying gig to attend a fan's birthday party in Mallorca, only to become entangled in an…
What age rating does The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent have?
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent about?
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent follows a fictionalized, struggling version of Nicolas Cage as he accepts a high-paying gig to attend a fan's birthday party in Mallorca, only to become entangled in an international CIA mission. The film is rated R primarily for its pervasive, strong profanity and frequent drug…
Is there sex or nudity in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Contains moderate sexual references, including crude jokes and a brief gesture suggestive of oral sex. There is a scene where the protagonist kisses an imaginary version of himself while intoxicated, played for dark humor.
How violent is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Features several scenes of realistic action, including stabbings and gunfights with visible blood spatter. Characters are held hostage and threatened with lethal weapons, creating intermittent tension.
Is the language in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent appropriate for kids?
Profanity is frequent and pervasive throughout the film. This includes nearly 90 uses of 'f*ck,' alongside regular use of 'sh*t,' 'b*tch,' and other strong expletives.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Contains moderate drug and alcohol use. Characters are shown consuming alcohol to excess and using illicit drugs, including a specific sequence where two characters take LSD and experience hallucinations.
What mature themes appear in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Deals with themes of professional failure, emotional neglect, and mid-life crisis. The narrative centers on a strained parent-child relationship and the moral ambiguity of criminal activity.
How long is The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent runs 107 minutes, directed by Tom Gormican, released in 2022.
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