The Wrong Guy (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
Rated PG-13 • 1997 • 1h 32m
The Wrong Guy received its PG-13 rating primarily for comic violence, brief nudity, and some profanity. The plot follows the bumbling Nelson Hibbert, who mistakenly believes he's a fugitive after discovering his boss's murdered body. The film's violence is mostly slapstick, but the inciting incident involves a dead body with a knife in its back. A brief scene takes place in a strip club, showing dancers with bare backs and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Wrong Guy appropriate for kids?
The Wrong Guy received its PG-13 rating primarily for comic violence, brief nudity, and some profanity. The plot follows the bumbling Nelson Hibbert, who mistakenly believes he's a fugitive after discovering his boss's murdered body. The film's violence is mostly slapstick, but… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Wrong Guy
What happens in The Wrong Guy, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Wrong Guy
This category is moderate but brief. In one scene, characters walk through a strip club where dancers are seen with bare backs and wearing pasties; there is no graphic nudity. There are also a couple of verbal references to condoms.
Violence and gore in The Wrong Guy
Violence is consistently played for laughs and is generally slapstick in nature. The plot begins with the discovery of a murdered man with a knife in his back, and another scene involves the tampering of this dead body, though it's presented in a darkly comic context. Most of the action consists of pratfalls, clumsy chases, and characters accidentally incapacitating each other without serious injury or blood.
Language in The Wrong Guy
Language is moderate. The word "damn" is used frequently (nearly 20 times). Other profanity includes a couple uses of "son of a bitch" and "bastard," as well as words like "hell" and "ass." There are no uses of the f-word.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wrong Guy
Substance use is mild and incidental. Characters are occasionally seen consuming alcohol, such as beer and wine, in social settings like bars or restaurants. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.
Mature themes in The Wrong Guy
The central theme is one of mistaken identity, with an innocent man going on the run from a crime he didn't commit. The film's premise is built around a murder, and the discovery of a dead body is a key plot point. The protagonist experiences constant paranoia and peril, though it is framed comedically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wrong Guy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wrong Guy is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Wrong Guy received its PG-13 rating primarily for comic violence, brief nudity, and some profanity. The plot follows the bumbling Nelson Hibbert, who mistakenly believes he's a fugitive after discovering his boss's…
What age rating does The Wrong Guy have?
The Wrong Guy is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Wrong Guy about?
The Wrong Guy received its PG-13 rating primarily for comic violence, brief nudity, and some profanity. The plot follows the bumbling Nelson Hibbert, who mistakenly believes he's a fugitive after discovering his boss's murdered body. The film's violence is mostly slapstick, but the inciting incident involves a dead…
Is there sex or nudity in The Wrong Guy?
This category is moderate but brief. In one scene, characters walk through a strip club where dancers are seen with bare backs and wearing pasties; there is no graphic nudity. There are also a couple of verbal references to condoms.
How violent is The Wrong Guy?
Violence is consistently played for laughs and is generally slapstick in nature. The plot begins with the discovery of a murdered man with a knife in his back, and another scene involves the tampering of this dead body, though it's presented in a darkly comic…
Is the language in The Wrong Guy appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate. The word "damn" is used frequently (nearly 20 times). Other profanity includes a couple uses of "son of a bitch" and "bastard," as well as words like "hell" and "ass." There are no uses of the f-word.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wrong Guy?
Substance use is mild and incidental. Characters are occasionally seen consuming alcohol, such as beer and wine, in social settings like bars or restaurants. There is no depiction of drunkenness or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Wrong Guy?
The central theme is one of mistaken identity, with an innocent man going on the run from a crime he didn't commit. The film's premise is built around a murder, and the discovery of a dead body is a key plot point. The protagonist experiences constant…
How long is The Wrong Guy?
The Wrong Guy runs 92 minutes, directed by David Steinberg, released in 1997.
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