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Trigun: Badlands Rumble (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In a quicksand surrounded town called Makka, rumors spread of a legendary robber named Gasback is after the town. To protect it, Mayor Kepler has hired bounty hunters. These hunters have been following Gasback from town to town in hopes of getting the bounty. Vash the Stampede is in town, along with Meryl and Milly, along with the female bounty hunter Amelia and Nicholas D. Wolfwood.

Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 31m

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Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a high-energy anime action film centered on the legendary gunman Vash the Stampede as he protects the town of Macca City from the notorious outlaw Gasback. The movie features frequent cartoonish violence, including gunfights and explosions, alongside a recurring focus on mature themes like past betrayal and the social stigma of criminal associations. Parents should be aware of intermittent crude language and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Masaya Onosaka
Masaya Onosaka
Satsuki Yukino
Satsuki Yukino
Hiromi Tsuru
Hiromi Tsuru
Maaya Sakamoto
Maaya Sakamoto
Show Hayami
Show Hayami
Tsutomu Isobe
Tsutomu Isobe
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Is Trigun: Badlands Rumble appropriate for kids?

Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a high-energy anime action film centered on the legendary gunman Vash the Stampede as he protects the town of Macca City from the notorious outlaw Gasback. The movie features frequent cartoonish violence, including gunfights and explosions, alongside a… Read more — free account

Content severity in Trigun: Badlands Rumble

Sex Moderate 4/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Trigun: Badlands Rumble, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
  3. 0:30 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Trigun: Badlands Rumble

There is one instance where two thugs attempt to assault a female character in a saloon, grabbing and restraining her before they are stopped. This is depicted as a threatening act of harassment, though no nudity or explicit sexual detail is shown.

Violence and gore in Trigun: Badlands Rumble

The film contains frequent, stylized gunfights, explosions, and brawls. While there is occasional blood visible when characters are shot in the limbs or nose, the action often leans into cartoonish slapstick, such as knife blades shattering and sticking into opponents' heads for comedic effect. Serious injuries are infrequent and death is rarely confirmed on-screen.

Language in Trigun: Badlands Rumble

Some mild profanity is present, including several uses of the term "bitch" directed at characters, as well as occasional derogatory language.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Trigun: Badlands Rumble

The character Nicholas D. Wolfwood is a constant smoker and is seen with a cigarette in his mouth throughout the majority of his screen time.

Mature themes in Trigun: Badlands Rumble

The narrative explores heavier mature themes, including the long-term emotional impact of criminal life on families, the social stigma faced by the innocent relatives of outlaws, and the lingering scars of past betrayals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trigun: Badlands Rumble appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Trigun: Badlands Rumble is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a high-energy anime action film centered on the legendary gunman Vash the Stampede as he protects the town of Macca City from the notorious outlaw Gasback. The movie features frequent…

What age rating does Trigun: Badlands Rumble have?

Trigun: Badlands Rumble is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Trigun: Badlands Rumble about?

Trigun: Badlands Rumble is a high-energy anime action film centered on the legendary gunman Vash the Stampede as he protects the town of Macca City from the notorious outlaw Gasback. The movie features frequent cartoonish violence, including gunfights and explosions, alongside a recurring focus on mature themes like…

Is there sex or nudity in Trigun: Badlands Rumble?

There is one instance where two thugs attempt to assault a female character in a saloon, grabbing and restraining her before they are stopped. This is depicted as a threatening act of harassment, though no nudity or explicit sexual detail is shown.

How violent is Trigun: Badlands Rumble?

The film contains frequent, stylized gunfights, explosions, and brawls. While there is occasional blood visible when characters are shot in the limbs or nose, the action often leans into cartoonish slapstick, such as knife blades shattering and sticking into…

Is the language in Trigun: Badlands Rumble appropriate for kids?

Some mild profanity is present, including several uses of the term "bitch" directed at characters, as well as occasional derogatory language.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Trigun: Badlands Rumble?

The character Nicholas D. Wolfwood is a constant smoker and is seen with a cigarette in his mouth throughout the majority of his screen time.

What mature themes appear in Trigun: Badlands Rumble?

The narrative explores heavier mature themes, including the long-term emotional impact of criminal life on families, the social stigma faced by the innocent relatives of outlaws, and the lingering scars of past betrayals.

How long is Trigun: Badlands Rumble?

Trigun: Badlands Rumble runs 91 minutes, directed by Satoshi Nishimura, released in 2010.

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