¡Three Amigos! (1986) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.
Rated PG • 1986 • 1h 43m
The 1986 comedy ¡Three Amigos! receives its PG rating for comedic but frequent Western-style violence and some mild thematic intensity. The film follows three silent movie actors (Lucky, Dusty, and Ned) who are mistaken for real heroes and must confront the genuinely menacing bandit El Guapo. Violence consists of numerous gunfights where characters are shot and killed, though it is largely bloodless and played for laughs. Parents… Sign up for the full guide
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Is ¡Three Amigos! appropriate for kids?
The 1986 comedy ¡Three Amigos! receives its PG rating for comedic but frequent Western-style violence and some mild thematic intensity. The film follows three silent movie actors (Lucky, Dusty, and Ned) who are mistaken for real heroes and must confront the genuinely menacing… Read more — free account
Content severity in ¡Three Amigos!
What happens in ¡Three Amigos!, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in ¡Three Amigos!
Contains some moderate sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue. In one scene, a bandit accosts a woman and tries to kiss her against her will. A crude joke is made by one of the Amigos about having "raped the horses and rode the women" in a misguided attempt to sound tough. There are also references to "foreplay," and women at a party wear revealing, low-cut tops. At the end of the film, one of the Amigos receives a lengthy, passionate kiss.
Violence and gore in ¡Three Amigos!
Violence is frequent but highly stylized and comedic, typical of a Western spoof. Numerous characters are shot and killed in gunfights, but these scenes are mostly bloodless. In one scene, gunmen shoot up a cantina. A main character, Lucky, is shot in the arm with a small amount of visible blood, which is the key moment the heroes realize their peril is real. The climax involves a large-scale shootout between villagers and bandits, and the villain, El Guapo, is fatally shot before he shoots a hero in the foot.
Language in ¡Three Amigos!
Language is mild and infrequent. The screenplay includes uses of "hell," "damn," "ass," "sissies," and a single instance each of "shit," "dick," and "balls."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in ¡Three Amigos!
Substance use is mild and serves the Western setting. Characters drink tequila and other hard liquor in a cantina and at a party. The main villain, El Guapo, is often seen smoking a cigar.
Mature themes in ¡Three Amigos!
Thematic content is moderate. The villain, El Guapo, genuinely terrorizes the village of Santa Poco, looting their homes and creating a sense of fear. The kidnapping of the main female character, Carmen, and the threat of her being forced into a relationship with the villain provide moments of peril. The central theme involves the bumbling heroes having to confront an actual life-or-death situation, and the fear they experience is played both for laughs and for genuine stakes.
Scary moments in ¡Three Amigos!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ¡Three Amigos! appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests ¡Three Amigos! is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The 1986 comedy ¡Three Amigos! receives its PG rating for comedic but frequent Western-style violence and some mild thematic intensity. The film follows three silent movie actors (Lucky, Dusty, and Ned) who are mistaken…
What age rating does ¡Three Amigos! have?
¡Three Amigos! is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is ¡Three Amigos! about?
The 1986 comedy ¡Three Amigos! receives its PG rating for comedic but frequent Western-style violence and some mild thematic intensity. The film follows three silent movie actors (Lucky, Dusty, and Ned) who are mistaken for real heroes and must confront the genuinely menacing bandit El Guapo. Violence consists of…
Is there sex or nudity in ¡Three Amigos!?
Contains some moderate sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue. In one scene, a bandit accosts a woman and tries to kiss her against her will. A crude joke is made by one of the Amigos about having "raped the horses and rode the women" in a misguided attempt…
How violent is ¡Three Amigos!?
Violence is frequent but highly stylized and comedic, typical of a Western spoof. Numerous characters are shot and killed in gunfights, but these scenes are mostly bloodless. In one scene, gunmen shoot up a cantina. A main character, Lucky, is shot in the arm…
Is the language in ¡Three Amigos! appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent. The screenplay includes uses of "hell," "damn," "ass," "sissies," and a single instance each of "shit," "dick," and "balls."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in ¡Three Amigos!?
Substance use is mild and serves the Western setting. Characters drink tequila and other hard liquor in a cantina and at a party. The main villain, El Guapo, is often seen smoking a cigar.
What mature themes appear in ¡Three Amigos!?
Thematic content is moderate. The villain, El Guapo, genuinely terrorizes the village of Santa Poco, looting their homes and creating a sense of fear. The kidnapping of the main female character, Carmen, and the threat of her being forced into a relationship…
How long is ¡Three Amigos!?
¡Three Amigos! runs 103 minutes, directed by John Landis, released in 1986.
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