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In the Cut

(2003, Rated R, Thriller, Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Weak plot with grisly middle; should've been NC-17.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Graphic violence including very bloody body parts and murder scenes. Nightmarish stuff.
  • Sex:

    Extremely explicit sexual references and situations, including nudity.
  • Language:

    Extremely strong language including racist and homophobic comments.
  • Consumerism:

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

    A lot of drinking and smoking, characters get drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About In the Cut

Parents need to know that this movie is very close to an NC-17. It has exceptionally explicit sexual references and situations and extremely strong language, including racist and homophobic comments. There's nudity, including scenes in a strip bar. The movie also has very grisly images including bloody body parts and blood-drenched rooms. Characters are killed. The movie includes a lot of smoking and drinking, including drunkenness.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    IN THE CUT- UNCUT UNRATED DVD EDITION

    The version of the film IN THE CUT that I saw was the subtitled UNCUT UNRATED DVD EDITION which is basically an NC-17 rated version of the film. There is extremely explicit sexual interactions with movements and sounds. The book is not nearly as rude and even though I love the story I couldn't believe this.

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