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Identity

(2003, Rated R, Thriller, Starring John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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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

    Scary beyond belief serial killer thriller.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All characters white
  • Violence:

    Gruesome deaths Very intense and graphic peril
  • Sex:

    Character is a prostitute, some sexual references
  • Language:

    Some very strong language
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking and smoking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Identity

Parents need to know that this is a very scary movie with a lot of intense peril and some grisly and upsetting deaths. A character is a prostitute and there are some sexual references, including a discussion of a possible out-of-wedlock pregnancy. Characters drink, smoke, and use strong language.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    GREAT Thriller but NOT for kids under 15.

    ok. well this is definately one of the best movies ever. it has all the thrills you could ask for and it also has a really good twist. it follows Agatha Christie's "10 little Indians" story (aka "and then there were none...") /sex:/ Character is prostitute. one scene where she is putting whipped cream on a guy's chest. violence: lots of brutal killings including being hit by a car. exploding/burning, stabbed/head cut off and found in a dryer/washing machine, shooting, person found with baseball bat in throat, dead man in freezer, and someone killed by a gardening rake. /language:/ almost every sentence has a swear word whether its a s---, f---, motherf-----, damn, hell, etc. alcohol/drugs: characters drink a little bit. 2 characters smoke. great movie for john cusack fans, and anyone who loves horror. also i suggest if you liked this movie SECRET WINDOW, PSYCHO, THE FORGOTTEN, FLIGHTPLAN, and SAW.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I was on the edge of my seat!!!

    This movie is one that will keep you guessing 'till the end. Questions such as "Who is it?" or "When will so&so die?" will come up during viewing. this thriller is a must-see for ages 13+ "pre-teens".

  3. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Scary

    It's a good conventional horror film until the whopper of a third act. Really scary!

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