Wall Street (1987) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider, whom takes the youth under his wing.
Rated R • 1987 • 2h 6m
An ambitious young stockbroker falls under the spell of a ruthless corporate raider — and discovers how far he'll go for success. Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas (Oscar). The R rating covers language, some sexual content, and the film's portrait of greed.
Cast
Is Wall Street appropriate for kids?
An ambitious young stockbroker falls under the spell of a ruthless corporate raider — and discovers how far he'll go for success. Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas (Oscar). The R rating covers language, some sexual content, and the film's portrait of greed. Read more — free account
Content severity in Wall Street
What happens in Wall Street, moment by moment
- 0:08 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:45 💬 Language 6/10
Sex and nudity in Wall Street
A sexual relationship. Brief content consistent with R.
Violence and gore in Wall Street
None.
Language in Wall Street
Constant strong language — Gordon Gekko's speeches are the film's verbal centrepiece.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Wall Street
None.
Mature themes in Wall Street
'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.' The film intended Gekko as a villain — he became an aspirational figure, which is the film's most disturbing legacy. A son choosing his mentor over his father. The 1987 insider trading era depicted with specificity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wall Street appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Wall Street is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. An ambitious young stockbroker falls under the spell of a ruthless corporate raider — and discovers how far he'll go for success. Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas (Oscar). The R rating covers language, some sexual…
What age rating does Wall Street have?
Wall Street is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Wall Street about?
An ambitious young stockbroker falls under the spell of a ruthless corporate raider — and discovers how far he'll go for success. Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas (Oscar). The R rating covers language, some sexual content, and the film's portrait of greed.
Is there sex or nudity in Wall Street?
A sexual relationship. Brief content consistent with R.
How violent is Wall Street?
None.
Is the language in Wall Street appropriate for kids?
Constant strong language — Gordon Gekko's speeches are the film's verbal centrepiece.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Wall Street?
None.
What mature themes appear in Wall Street?
'Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.' The film intended Gekko as a villain — he became an aspirational figure, which is the film's most disturbing legacy. A son choosing his mentor over his father. The 1987 insider trading era depicted with specificity.
How long is Wall Street?
Wall Street runs 126 minutes, directed by Oliver Stone, released in 1987.
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