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American Outlaws

(2001, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Scott Caan, Ali Larter, Colin Farrell)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Silly western revisits Jesse James.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Positive Native American character, female characters very strong

  • Violence:

    Lots of action violence, characters in peril, many killed

  • Sex:

    Sexual references, including mild reference to prostitution

  • Language:

    Some crude language

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking, scene in bar
 

What Parents Need to Know

About American Outlaws

Parents need to know that this movie features a great deal of western-style violence, with many injuries and deaths. There are several shoot-outs and major characters are killed, including a parent. The main characters are robbers who kill when they must to get away with the money. There is some strong cowboy language, including mild references to prostitutes. A scene takes place in a saloon, and a boy takes a drink.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the movie makes us root for the robbers. Would it be possible to tell this story from a different point of view? Families should do some research on the real Jesse James. Why is he such a fascinating and romantic figure, more than a century after his death?
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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie

    It was really funny and I would recommend it to anyone from about 12 and up. The acting is great and good music too.

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