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S.W.A.T.

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    By-the-numbers explosion flick -- no surprises.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Very diverse characters work well together. There is a politically incorrect Polish joke.
  • Violence:

    Extensive action violence and peril, characters killed, suicide. Peril.
  • Sex:

    Some locker-room style sexual references.
  • Language:

    Some strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Social drinking, reference to drug dealing.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About S.W.A.T.

Parents need to know that this movie has extensive action peril and violence (not much blood, not too graphic). Characters are hurt and killed. There are some bad words. There are sexual references and situations, but nothing explicit. A character barfs onscreen. Suicide is portrayed as an honorable choice following disgrace. There is a politically incorrect Polish joke.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    16 and up

    It's ok for a 16 year old.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    not to violent

    this movie is good violence isn't to graphic

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 3.0

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