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The World's Fastest Indian

(2005, Rated PG-13, Action/adventure, Starring Anthony Hopkins, Iain Rea, Tessa Mitchell)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hopkins' joyous romp is a little slow for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Burt doesn't follow rules and tries to talk people into bending the rules for him. He speeds and gets pulled over by a cop, pees on his tree and teaches a neighborhood boy to do the same, lights his yard on fire when he hears that a neighbor thinks his lawn is lowering property values. Burt also accepts everyone just the way they are and expresses the joy of following his dreams.
  • Violence:

    Burt drives on the wrong side of the road, nearly causing several accidents. Burt witnesses a car accident caused by road rage that's played for laughs. A rattlesnake nearly bites Burt. Burt sets his lawn on fire when he hears that the neighbors think his unkempt lawn is lowering property values. When he races, Burt takes few precautions and crashes a few times.
  • Sex:

    Burt sleeps separately with two different women. Both times, the women are shown naked and covered by sheets in bed. Burt kisses Doris and Ada, but there's nothing more graphic than that. Burt is solicited by hookers and befriends and kisses a drag queen.
  • Language:

    Some salty language, including "hell," "testicles," "bastard," "goddamn," "prick," "chickens--t," and "ass."
  • Consumerism:

    Indian, a motorcycle brand, is prominently featured.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Burt doesn't drink or smoke and lectures others to abstain as well -- but many of the people around him do smoke and drink.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The World's Fastest Indian

Parents need to know that Burt is an iconoclast -- he doesn't follow rules, ignores authorities, and tries to sweet-talk his way out of everything. While nothing here is particularly violent or sexual, Burt's antics may prompt kids to follow that example. Burt also lights his lawn on fire when a neighbor complains that his unkempt yard is lowering property values, and sleeps with two different women and flirts with a third.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the joy Burt takes in following his dreams. When you're going after the things you like, do you have fun, or do you take it seriously? This is also a good time to talk about appropriate behavior. Is it OK for Burt to behave the way he does? What's enjoyable about watching Burt go against the social norms?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    REal life drama

    Common Sence is right.- A little slow for kids. Some language, and consumerism since Bert is always commenting on his "Indian."

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