The Whole Ten Yards (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski now spends his days compulsively cleaning his house and perfecting his culinary skills with his wife, Jill, a purported assassin who has yet to pull off a clean hit. Suddenly, an uninvited and unwelcome connection to their past unexpectedly shows up on Jimmy and Jill's doorstep; it's Oz, and he's begging them to help him rescue his wife, Cynthia.
Rated PG-13 • 2004 • 1h 38m
This sequel to "The Whole Nine Yards" continues the comedic misadventures of hitman Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski and earns its PG-13 rating for sexual content, some violence, and language. The plot involves mobsters, abduction, and double-crosses, but the violence is largely stylized and played for laughs rather than being graphic. Parents should be aware of moderate sexual innuendo, including a scene of attempted seduction (no nudity)… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Whole Ten Yards appropriate for kids?
This sequel to "The Whole Nine Yards" continues the comedic misadventures of hitman Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski and earns its PG-13 rating for sexual content, some violence, and language. The plot involves mobsters, abduction, and double-crosses, but the violence is largely… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Whole Ten Yards
What happens in The Whole Ten Yards, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Whole Ten Yards
Moderate sexual content and innuendo are present. In one scene, a character (Jill) tries to make her husband jealous by attempting to seduce another man (Oz); she removes her bra with her back to the camera and places his hands on her breasts (no nudity is shown). There are ongoing conversations and plot points related to a couple's infertility and erectile dysfunction. In another scene, two male characters get very drunk and wake up in the same bed, which is played for comedy.
Violence and gore in The Whole Ten Yards
Frequent comedic and stylized violence occurs throughout the film. This includes several shootouts with automatic weapons, characters being threatened at gunpoint, and an abduction. A character is knocked unconscious with chloroform. One character is shot and killed in crossfire, and another is shot dead at point-blank range, though neither death is particularly graphic. A car explodes in a large fireball. A character is non-fatally shot in the foot.
Language in The Whole Ten Yards
The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating. This includes multiple uses of "s--t," "ass," "damn," "hell," and "bitch." In one scene, a character with a thick accent says a word that is meant to sound like an F-bomb but is not clearly enunciated.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Whole Ten Yards
Characters drink alcohol in social settings and at a bar. In one key scene, two main characters (Oz and Jimmy) get heavily intoxicated while discussing their personal problems, leading them to wake up in the same bed with no memory of the end of the night.
Mature themes in The Whole Ten Yards
Mature themes are central to the plot, including the violent lifestyle of hitmen and mobsters, betrayal, and marital difficulties. The story revolves around complex double-crosses for money, kidnapping, and revenge. A major subplot involves the emotional strain of a couple's inability to conceive a child. Characters lie and manipulate each other frequently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Whole Ten Yards appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Whole Ten Yards is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This sequel to "The Whole Nine Yards" continues the comedic misadventures of hitman Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski and earns its PG-13 rating for sexual content, some violence, and language. The plot involves mobsters…
What age rating does The Whole Ten Yards have?
The Whole Ten Yards is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Whole Ten Yards about?
This sequel to "The Whole Nine Yards" continues the comedic misadventures of hitman Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski and earns its PG-13 rating for sexual content, some violence, and language. The plot involves mobsters, abduction, and double-crosses, but the violence is largely stylized and played for laughs rather than…
Is there sex or nudity in The Whole Ten Yards?
Moderate sexual content and innuendo are present. In one scene, a character (Jill) tries to make her husband jealous by attempting to seduce another man (Oz); she removes her bra with her back to the camera and places his hands on her breasts (no nudity is…
How violent is The Whole Ten Yards?
Frequent comedic and stylized violence occurs throughout the film. This includes several shootouts with automatic weapons, characters being threatened at gunpoint, and an abduction. A character is knocked unconscious with chloroform. One character is shot and…
Is the language in The Whole Ten Yards appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating. This includes multiple uses of "s--t," "ass," "damn," "hell," and "bitch." In one scene, a character with a thick accent says a word that is meant to sound like an F-bomb but is not clearly…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Whole Ten Yards?
Characters drink alcohol in social settings and at a bar. In one key scene, two main characters (Oz and Jimmy) get heavily intoxicated while discussing their personal problems, leading them to wake up in the same bed with no memory of the end of the night.
What mature themes appear in The Whole Ten Yards?
Mature themes are central to the plot, including the violent lifestyle of hitmen and mobsters, betrayal, and marital difficulties. The story revolves around complex double-crosses for money, kidnapping, and revenge. A major subplot involves the emotional…
How long is The Whole Ten Yards?
The Whole Ten Yards runs 98 minutes, directed by Howard Deutch, released in 2004.
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