I have heard my family talk about this movie, and by getting more information from the review I gather that this movie is intended for adults. I'm pretty sure this was even originally rated NC-17. I think it's a good story, but it would be better to stick with the book. Even the book itself would probably be barely appropriate for 16/17+. First of all, viewing sexual assaults is disturbing to everyone, especially young teenagers. Second of all, this movie contains disturbing and graphic violence, which in this case is probably not suitable for anyone under 17. Third of all, this movie contains sex and nudity, and depending on the context is usually not suitable for anyone under 17 or 18. Now, all of this puts together, gives you a very adult, and mature movie, so I will have to rate this 18+.
A Clockwork Orange
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Common Sense says
A violent meditation on violence. Not for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 17–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of A Clockwork Orange was written by Afsheen Nomai
Parents need to know that this is an extremely violent film. Within the first 13 minutes there is a violent beating of a homeless man, an attempted rape, a gang fight, another beating and a rape. Sex and violence are paired. Hope for a "cure" for violence is scuttled. For mature viewers, the messages about violence and cultural decay are present but these may be lost amidst the sensationalism on younger viewers.
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What’s the Story?
Based on the Anthony Burgess novel, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE tells the tale of Alex (Malcolm McDowell), a young man whose cravings for sex and violence rule almost his every motivation. He and his roving gang of "droogies" fight and rape their way around town beating up hapless strangers or rival gangs. But Alex's droogies aren't that happy with his leadership. They soon ambush Alex and leave him for the police to find after he murders a woman in her home. After two years in prison, Alex is chosen to participate in an experiment to brainwash the violent tendencies out of criminals: He becomes deathly sick and incapacitated anytime he encounters or thinks about violence. The unintended side effect is that he also feels that way when he hears his favorite composer, Ludwig Van Beethoven. The latter is exploited to disastrous ends in a case of political and personal revenge.
Is It Any Good?
The film itself is solid Kubrick, and any fan of his work would surely not want to miss this one. McDowell pulls out a career making performance as he mugs and leers into the camera, turning from vicious animal to pouty innocent boy at the drop of a hat.
This movie was way ahead of its time.
Movie Details
Studio: Warner Bros., Director: Stanley Kubrick
Run time: 137 minutes
Theatrical release: 2/9/1971, DVD release: 5/6/1991
MPAA Rating: R for rape, violence, sex, and nudity.
Run time: 137 minutes
Theatrical release: 2/9/1971, DVD release: 5/6/1991
MPAA Rating: R for rape, violence, sex, and nudity.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Iffy for 18+
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Kids ages: 17
I rate this title off for age 17 and give it- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
perfect for kids 17 and older
its explicit sex scenes and violent and nudity way innapropriate
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I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
This is an amazing and yet terrifying film. The book is one of my faves, and its a fantastic movie... This shows that film can be an extremely powerful medium, especially in the hands of a director such as Kubrick. This film shows rape, murder, torture/brainwashing, etc. on screen. Dont let young kids watch this.
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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- Negative role models
love this movie!! iv'e always wanted to see it ever since i was little & saw the cover of it every time i would pass it at Blockbuster. But at least I was mature enough to see it as art from my point of view. I'm 17. I finally saw it when I was either 15 or 16. Of course not all parents will see it as art. If I had kids I wouldn't let them watch this movie 'til they were at least 17 lol Definatly recommend it for mature older teens.
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I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
not for entertainment
my favorite movie of all time. i first watched it when i was 14 and that was definitely too young. my mind couldn't get past the shock so i wasn't able to see the message in the movie. when i was 17 i got the real point of the movie which is- "when a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man." alex becomes a clockwork orange by being able to only do good works after the treatment. By a clockwork orange i mean that he is like a machine that is wound up and set to be "your true christian." he is filled with sweetness like an orange, but it is artificial hence, a clockwork orange. most people 17 and over will be able to grasp this message if they are willing to think about the movie, and not just watch it for entertainment. extremely good movie, just try to sit through the horror and dig for the message. it is well worth it.
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| 63% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 38% | of parents say it's too violent |
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