The Union (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A New Jersey construction worker goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart recruits him for an espionage mission.
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 49m
The Union is an action-espionage film that follows a New Jersey construction worker, Mike McKenna, who is recruited by his high school sweetheart, Roxanne Hall, into a global covert organization. The film earned a PG-13 rating primarily due to frequent action-oriented violence and profanity, alongside suggestive dialogue and mature themes regarding deception and betrayal. Parents should be aware of constant gunfire, intense car chases… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Union appropriate for kids?
The Union is an action-espionage film that follows a New Jersey construction worker, Mike McKenna, who is recruited by his high school sweetheart, Roxanne Hall, into a global covert organization. The film earned a PG-13 rating primarily due to frequent action-oriented violence… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Union
What happens in The Union, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:08 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Union
The film contains suggestive dialogue and brief instances of partial nudity, such as a man appearing in boxer shorts and a fleeting shot of a man's bare buttocks on a video call. Characters frequently banter about their past sexual history, including inappropriate references to a former middle school teacher-student dynamic.
Violence and gore in The Union
Violence is pervasive and constant, consisting of shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, car chases, and explosions. While the violence is largely bloodless and lacks graphic detail, the volume of lethal force and intense threat to characters is consistent with the PG-13 action genre.
Language in The Union
Profanity is moderate throughout the film. The dialogue includes frequent use of 'sh-t,' several instances of 'a-shole,' 'godd-mn,' and 'b-tch,' and at least one usage of the word 'f-ck.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Union
Alcohol consumption occurs in a few social settings, such as a bar near the beginning of the film, but substance use is not a major focus of the plot.
Mature themes in The Union
Mature themes include professional betrayal, the emotional fallout of a failed marriage between agents, and the psychological stress of being suddenly thrust into a life-or-death espionage environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Union appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Union is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Union is an action-espionage film that follows a New Jersey construction worker, Mike McKenna, who is recruited by his high school sweetheart, Roxanne Hall, into a global covert organization. The film earned a PG-13…
What age rating does The Union have?
The Union is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Union about?
The Union is an action-espionage film that follows a New Jersey construction worker, Mike McKenna, who is recruited by his high school sweetheart, Roxanne Hall, into a global covert organization. The film earned a PG-13 rating primarily due to frequent action-oriented violence and profanity, alongside suggestive…
Is there sex or nudity in The Union?
The film contains suggestive dialogue and brief instances of partial nudity, such as a man appearing in boxer shorts and a fleeting shot of a man's bare buttocks on a video call. Characters frequently banter about their past sexual history, including…
How violent is The Union?
Violence is pervasive and constant, consisting of shootouts, hand-to-hand combat, car chases, and explosions. While the violence is largely bloodless and lacks graphic detail, the volume of lethal force and intense threat to characters is consistent with the…
Is the language in The Union appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate throughout the film. The dialogue includes frequent use of 'sh-t,' several instances of 'a-shole,' 'godd-mn,' and 'b-tch,' and at least one usage of the word 'f-ck.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Union?
Alcohol consumption occurs in a few social settings, such as a bar near the beginning of the film, but substance use is not a major focus of the plot.
What mature themes appear in The Union?
Mature themes include professional betrayal, the emotional fallout of a failed marriage between agents, and the psychological stress of being suddenly thrust into a life-or-death espionage environment.
How long is The Union?
The Union runs 109 minutes, directed by Julian Farino, released in 2024.
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