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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Thrilling third Indy actioner hunts for the grail.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–12

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Jones is the typical American anti-hero, a self-interested scoundrel who isn't always a great role model, but whose heart proves to be in the right place.
  • Violence:

    Hand-to-hand combat, action-filled chases and gun fights. Jones Sr. is shot at point blank range and almost bleeds to death.
  • Sex:

    It's insinuated that Indiana and his father had relations with the same woman.
  • Language:

    Light swearing.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of a series that spun-off many products and a ride at Disneyland.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Parents need to know that kids will see hand-to-hand combat, action-filled chases and gun fights. Jones Sr. is shot point blank and almost bleeds to death. This movie is best suited for teens, although some intense scenes might disturb more sensitive among them.

Read our full review by Randy White

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    BEST INDY EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is my fave indy movie!!!!! Next best is the first, then the fourth, and finally the second. Must watch!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Off For Ages 7 And Under; Iffy For Ages 8-10; On For Ages 11 And Up

    Some blood: like the scene where Indy's father gets shot.

  3. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 2.0

    Sigh. Great series ruined by this awful third blunder. Bad storyline with little to no excitement. A chore to watch.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    This has people making out in bed and then cuts out they were probably about to have sex and theres plenty of bloody violence and minor swearing

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    third best indy

    a masterpiece

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    One of my favorite movies to watch as a kid.

    I really loved the action in this movie - it was entertaining without being gratuitous and mindless. This happened to be one of the few movies that could hold most of my attention at four/five/six.

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    Not at all violent or scary

    This movie is defiantly the least violent of all of the Indy movies. I can't even believe it was rated PG-13.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    A classic, fun movie.

    Hilarious play between Indy and his father. Very funny movie. Little suggestive comments here and there. One full exclamation of Christ name. Towards the end, some gore is shown. A severed head, and a gorey transformation as a man goes from young to old to dead to dust. That is all I can remember. This is a great adventure!

  10. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Fantastic

    Great everything makes Indy shine

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    very good

    indiana jones 3 is ok for 8 year olds maybe. there is one part where indy's father gets shot and there is blood in that part but there is another part when a head rolls down a slanted walkway but that part dosn't have any blood and when the person turns into a skeleton might scare some kids.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    WOW

    I have to say that this was my second favorite Indiana Jones movie. One was my favorite. This one was funnier, though, but I liked the action in one better. Still a little swearing in this movie, violence includes shooting, a beheading (in which you see the head roll across the ground), a pool of blood on a man's hand, as well as seeing a bullet wound. It is insinuated that Indy's dad slept with a woman (who was probably thirty years younger), and Indy was her next victim (no sex even implied, nothing happened but kissing). I highly recommend this movie.

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Best Indy movie. Probably best movie . 5 stars

    This is an awesome movie. Especially for teenagers. (Thats 13+). The Last Crusade features non-stop action and a perfect plot that will thrill everyone. I say this movie is appropriate for 12+ because of the amount of violence. Also, there is a bit of mild language and some sexual innuendoes. The language includes "d**m" (2 uses), "h**l" (3 uses), and some incompleted phrases such as son of a.. . Overall this movie is appropriate for middle school on up.

  14. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Somewhat Violent!

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is the third installment in the Indiana Jones series, and is, so far, the most kid-friendly of the three. Some action violence, but not much and not graphic. The only scary scene is near the end where a man turns into a skeleton, but the effects aren't that good ans the scene won't frighten anyone under 10. Fun Family film!

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

  16. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Great fun but not for every child

    Maybe my favourite of the Indiana Jones movies. Sean Connery and Harrison Ford are wonderful together. Some scenes can be terrifying for children, such as when one of the characters drinks from the wrong cup. A great movie, but better suited for older teenagers and adults.

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Action Packed Fun for ages 11 and up!

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a fun, fun movie for parents and ages 11 and up, due to the intensity and violence. Highly recomended movie!

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Good film

    This movie is excellent. In my opinion The Lost Ark is better but this is still a great film. There violence is mild although someone does get shot however its not too graphic. Id say this movie is good for ages 8 up. in the ending where the guy drinks from the cup scared me at that age but in this day and age kids watch more n more violence so it could be nothing to some. it depends on how well you take voilence. :/

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good

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