100 plus better than a recent caper-like movie I've seen (Duplicity-yugh) but it did have some semi-graphc violence, like when a character is shot in the head, but it's brief. The language in today's terms would definitely earn a PG-13, but that didn't bother me any. I haven't seen any other movies from 1973, but this one probably deserved the Best Pic win.
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Common Sense says
Smart, stylish caper -- but not for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Sting
Parents need to know that this film contains several violent scenes, including several on-screen shootings. None of these deaths are terribly bloody. In this film, no one is on the right side of the law. The good guys are simply better at cheating than the bad guys, and their swindling is justified on the grounds that the man they are cheating has killed their friend. There is quite a bit of gambling, drinking, and smoking as well.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the serious ramifications of a life of crime that are not addressed in this film. What are the risks involved with planning such schemes? Were these crooks driven to crime because of the Great Depression? If someone constantly lies and cheats others, can he ever be trusted, even by his closest friends?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Well done, sophisticated caper movie
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
It can get very boring; I fell asleep halfway through. Some good.
Good drama, and good story, but a violent scene and lots of casual smoking and drinking.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
funny humaris great movie
A fun great movie with two great actors.
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