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21 Grams

(2003, Rated R, Drama, Starring Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Naomi Watts)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Thought-provoking film not for tweens/young teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Graphic violence, including shooting. Tragic deaths and brutal violence with gory wounds.
  • Sex:

    Very explicit sexual references and situations, nudity and a brief glimpse of a porno film.
  • Language:

    There is very strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink, smoke, and use drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 21 Grams

Parents need to know that this film includes tragic deaths and brutal violence with gory wounds. There are explicit sexual references and situations, including nudity and a brief glimpse of a porno film. Characters drink, smoke, and use drugs. A character attempts suicide. There is very strong language.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Wish I Hadn't Seen It

    Extreme amounts of sexual nudity Strong language throughout Somewhat sacrilege

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 2.0

    Dismal, depressing movie

    Not for anyone under 17. This movie, though told in an unusual and interesting way, is dark and upsetting. Although the acting is good, none of the characters are likeable.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 4.0

    This movie encompasses almost every tragic situation that could ever happen in life. This film is very intense, and depressing. Three lives come together in a tragic turn of events and is a rollercoaster of heartbreak. If you don't want to be depressed for the rest of the day, do not see this film, it is not for the lighthearted.

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