Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated.
Rated R • 2017 • 1h 55m
A grieving mother puts up three billboards challenging the local police chief over the unsolved rape and murder of her daughter. Sharp, funny, and morally complex — nobody in the film is simply good or bad. The R rating reflects strong language, violence, and the unsettling subject of sexual violence (discussed and referenced but never depicted). One of the best films on this list for mature teen discussion.
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Is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri appropriate for kids?
A grieving mother puts up three billboards challenging the local police chief over the unsolved rape and murder of her daughter. Sharp, funny, and morally complex — nobody in the film is simply good or bad. The R rating reflects strong language, violence, and the unsettling… Read more — free account
Content severity in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
What happens in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:10 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
The murder at the film's center involved rape — discussed explicitly but never depicted. No sexual content otherwise.
Violence and gore in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
A man is thrown out of a window. A police officer beats a man and a woman in a public office. A self-immolation. Fire and its aftermath. A character is badly burned. The violence is sudden and shocking.
Language in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Constant strong language throughout — this is a McDonagh film. Frequent f-words, crude insults, and racist language from certain characters. Among the most profane films on this list.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Drinking throughout. A character drinks heavily while processing grief. Not the primary concern of the rating.
Mature themes in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
A mother's grief and rage at institutional failure. Police racism and brutality. Whether redemption is possible for someone who has done terrible things. The film refuses easy resolutions to any of these questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. A grieving mother puts up three billboards challenging the local police chief over the unsolved rape and murder of her daughter. Sharp, funny, and morally complex — nobody in the film is simply good or bad. The R rating…
What age rating does Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri have?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri about?
A grieving mother puts up three billboards challenging the local police chief over the unsolved rape and murder of her daughter. Sharp, funny, and morally complex — nobody in the film is simply good or bad. The R rating reflects strong language, violence, and the unsettling subject of sexual violence (discussed and…
Is there sex or nudity in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
The murder at the film's center involved rape — discussed explicitly but never depicted. No sexual content otherwise.
How violent is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
A man is thrown out of a window. A police officer beats a man and a woman in a public office. A self-immolation. Fire and its aftermath. A character is badly burned. The violence is sudden and shocking.
Is the language in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri appropriate for kids?
Constant strong language throughout — this is a McDonagh film. Frequent f-words, crude insults, and racist language from certain characters. Among the most profane films on this list.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
Drinking throughout. A character drinks heavily while processing grief. Not the primary concern of the rating.
What mature themes appear in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
A mother's grief and rage at institutional failure. Police racism and brutality. Whether redemption is possible for someone who has done terrible things. The film refuses easy resolutions to any of these questions.
How long is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri runs 115 minutes, directed by Martin McDonagh, released in 2017.
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