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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

(1969, Rated PG, Drama, Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Funny and poignant tale of two famous outlaws.

Themes in this movie include:   friendship

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Outlaws rob, kill, and enjoy the company of prostitutes.

  • Violence:

    Lots of shooting and resulting death; some blood.

  • Sex:

    Butch and Sundance frequent prostitutes; some undressing, no nudity.

  • Language:

    Occasional mild to moderate profanity.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking and carousing.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Parents need to know that this classic film's message is somewhat responsible (crime does indeed pay, but not without consequences), but parents should know this movie contains prostitutes, drinking and carousing and lots and lots of shooting.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the charisma of the outlaws: It's impossible to watch this movie and not laugh with them, sympathize with them, even want to see them shoot their way out of trouble? What sort of example, parents might wonder, does that set for their children? Is it ever okay to break the law if you can get away with it? What do you think of the crimes Butch and Sundance committed?
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