Wild Target (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 38m
Wild Target is a dark comedy about a solitary professional assassin, Victor Maynard, whose life is upended when he fails to complete a contract on a clever con artist named Rose. The film explores themes of professional legacy and familial pressure as Victor finds himself protecting his intended victim and taking on an impressionable apprentice. Parents should note that the PG-13 rating is due to consistent mild violence, suggestive… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Wild Target appropriate for kids?
Wild Target is a dark comedy about a solitary professional assassin, Victor Maynard, whose life is upended when he fails to complete a contract on a clever con artist named Rose. The film explores themes of professional legacy and familial pressure as Victor finds himself… Read more — free account
Content severity in Wild Target
What happens in Wild Target, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:22 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Wild Target
The film contains mild sexual suggestions, including innuendo about characters' sexual orientations and playful flirtatious driving scenes. There is no nudity, though one scene features a character in a bathtub.
Violence and gore in Wild Target
Violence is depicted as a standard feature of the hitman profession, involving gun threats, attempted drownings, and off-screen deaths. One character falls from a balcony with a audible impact, and the film ends with a young child implied to have killed a pet.
Language in Wild Target
Contains occasional profanity, including one clear use of the 'f-word' and standard terms like 'damn' and 'shit'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Wild Target
Features moderate depictions of social drinking and brief instances of cannabis consumption.
Mature themes in Wild Target
The narrative centers on the ethics of being a professional assassin and the psychological pressure of living up to family expectations. It also presents a disturbing final note regarding the inheritance of violent tendencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wild Target appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Wild Target is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Wild Target is a dark comedy about a solitary professional assassin, Victor Maynard, whose life is upended when he fails to complete a contract on a clever con artist named Rose. The film explores themes of professional…
What age rating does Wild Target have?
Wild Target is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Wild Target about?
Wild Target is a dark comedy about a solitary professional assassin, Victor Maynard, whose life is upended when he fails to complete a contract on a clever con artist named Rose. The film explores themes of professional legacy and familial pressure as Victor finds himself protecting his intended victim and taking on…
Is there sex or nudity in Wild Target?
The film contains mild sexual suggestions, including innuendo about characters' sexual orientations and playful flirtatious driving scenes. There is no nudity, though one scene features a character in a bathtub.
How violent is Wild Target?
Violence is depicted as a standard feature of the hitman profession, involving gun threats, attempted drownings, and off-screen deaths. One character falls from a balcony with a audible impact, and the film ends with a young child implied to have killed a pet.
Is the language in Wild Target appropriate for kids?
Contains occasional profanity, including one clear use of the 'f-word' and standard terms like 'damn' and 'shit'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Wild Target?
Features moderate depictions of social drinking and brief instances of cannabis consumption.
What mature themes appear in Wild Target?
The narrative centers on the ethics of being a professional assassin and the psychological pressure of living up to family expectations. It also presents a disturbing final note regarding the inheritance of violent tendencies.
How long is Wild Target?
Wild Target runs 98 minutes, directed by Jonathan Lynn, released in 2010.
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