The Usual Suspects (1995) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
Rated R • 1995 • 1h 46m
Five criminals meet in a police lineup and devise a heist — told in flashback by the sole survivor to a skeptical agent. Kevin Spacey won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The R rating covers violence, strong language, and the film's legendary twist ending. One of cinema's great con jobs.
Cast
Is The Usual Suspects appropriate for kids?
Five criminals meet in a police lineup and devise a heist — told in flashback by the sole survivor to a skeptical agent. Kevin Spacey won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The R rating covers violence, strong language, and the film's legendary twist ending. One of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Usual Suspects
What happens in The Usual Suspects, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:08 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Usual Suspects
None.
Violence and gore in The Usual Suspects
A massacre on a ship. Multiple shootings. The film's violence is sudden and purposeful.
Language in The Usual Suspects
Constant strong language throughout.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Usual Suspects
None.
Mature themes in The Usual Suspects
The film is an exercise in unreliable narration — everything Verbal Kint tells the agent may be fabricated. 'The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.' The twist reframes every preceding scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Usual Suspects appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Usual Suspects is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. Five criminals meet in a police lineup and devise a heist — told in flashback by the sole survivor to a skeptical agent. Kevin Spacey won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The R rating covers violence, strong…
What age rating does The Usual Suspects have?
The Usual Suspects is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is The Usual Suspects about?
Five criminals meet in a police lineup and devise a heist — told in flashback by the sole survivor to a skeptical agent. Kevin Spacey won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The R rating covers violence, strong language, and the film's legendary twist ending. One of cinema's great con jobs.
Is there sex or nudity in The Usual Suspects?
None.
How violent is The Usual Suspects?
A massacre on a ship. Multiple shootings. The film's violence is sudden and purposeful.
Is the language in The Usual Suspects appropriate for kids?
Constant strong language throughout.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Usual Suspects?
None.
What mature themes appear in The Usual Suspects?
The film is an exercise in unreliable narration — everything Verbal Kint tells the agent may be fabricated. 'The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.' The twist reframes every preceding scene.
How long is The Usual Suspects?
The Usual Suspects runs 106 minutes, directed by Bryan Singer, released in 1995.
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