Gran Torino is a great movie for teens and adults. I would say the content is iffy for teens around 15. The thing about the content in this movie though is that it is not excessive, there is enough to show the characters and events to make the movie feel realistic, but there isn't just say lots of unnecessary violence like in gory horror movies where gore overruns plot. The local gangs have predictable potty mouths and language is not sheltered at all like it is on stuff like Disney Channel. The conversations are like those you would hear in a real high school. There is not a lot of violence but when there is it is realistic, brutal, and quick. Very little sexual content shown on screen, but conversations and threats are every where. There are some good role models and a LOT of bad ones. There is a lot of heart in the movie though, and it is great for adults and teenagers. The only problem I had watching it was the pacing was a little off toward the middle and I think more could have been cut. But it is still definately a 5/5 star movie in my opinion.
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Gran Torino
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Common Sense says
Eastwood drama deals with racism and other raw stuff.
Themes in this movie include: friendship, revenge
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Gran Torino
Parents need to know that even though this drama is about a prejudiced character coming to know and accept people of another race, it's loaded with racial invective and harsh racist language aimed at a broad spectrum of groups. Star Clint Eastwood's character isn't much of a role model, either -- unrepentantly grumpy, smoking, and drinking throughout the film -- and while he ultimately learns to respect some of his Asian neighbors, many other Asian characters (and some African American and Latino ones) are depicted as gang members and criminals. The movie is also remarkably violent in spots, with bloody beatings and brutal shootings depicted realistically and unflinchingly. All of that said, the underlying message is one of acceptance and understanding.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the movie's message. Is it clear that it's ultimately about tolerance?
- What does Walt learn during the movie? How can that be applied as a broader lesson?
- Parents, ask your teens how hearing all of the racist language in the movie makes them feel -- does it help expose and undermine stereotypes, or is it offensive?
- How does Walt change over the course of the movie? Do you think the ending is realistic? Did Walt make the right choice? Also, are his acts of self-defense to protect his home, his car, and his neighbors justifiable?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Gran Torino is Great
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Don't show your kids!
A man is shot with some blood show, several beatings, a older teen is brutaly beatan while being commented on his race and being called a "stupid f--k" with refrence to wartime and gross war time actions. And even a part were a boy is burned with a ciggarete by another teen who is obviously too young too be smoking, this happens another time where a younger girl smokes. Extreme racism and non-stop language plus some violence makes this beutiful new drama very adult.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
good movie teens and adults only
graet movie truth is some parts in the movie might make you fill discusted no kids lots of kussing 15 and over
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Moving but racist film
The language was unbelievable, but "Gran Torino" is ultimately a fantastic movie with unflinching performances by all. As you can see by its box office numbers, "Torino" is a very popular film. Only Eastwood could make millions upon millions of people flock to theaters to see a movie about a stubborn old man and his foreign neighbors. All teens, in my opinion, should see this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Gran Torino is a film based on racism and gangs that will tell a fantastic story about life. I would recommend this movie to anyone over the age of 13. Clint Eastwood plays the main character in this movie, Walt, and does a magnificent job. Eastwood plays an older man who is a Korean War veteran. He lives in Detroit in a run down neighborhood, with many Asian immigrants. Walt is not comfortable with all of the gangs and immigrants that live in his neighborhood because he is racist. The Hmong family moves in next door and Walt can’t stand them, especially the young teenage boy, Thao, who keeps staring at his 1972 Gran Torino. Walt doesn’t dare to come close to the Hmong family, but his dog Daisy has come closer to them then he ever thought she would. Over time Walt begins to befriend his neighbor when he sees a gang messing with Thao’s sister Sue. Thao and Walt become close to one another after Walt saves Sue from being beaten. Time goes on and Walt finds himself spending more time with Thao. The story ends in tragedy when Walt sacrifices his life. Thao is devastated, but he becomes happy to know that Walt left his ’72 Gran Torino to him. This film is superb, even though it shows fight-scenes and also has racist language. The language used and fights that are showed are key to the message this film relays. Gran Torino teaches you to make friends with anyone no matter the age, race, or history.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Captivating movie really "R" for profanity.
Gran Torino is the story of an old, racist man who befriends, ironically, a young man from around Asia. What's good is that the main guy (Eastwood) turns around his life. Profanity, sadly is the main force behind the "R" rating, which is sad because I feel that the story is great, and more people wouldn't have been scared off by the big fat "R" on the bottom end of a poster. Perfect coming-of-age movie!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Great!
Realistic Violence, strong profanity, lots of drinking and drugs and more. Great movie.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Old people can get away with just about anything
Oh woop-dee-do, so what if there is swearing? I had to watch it with my SUNDAY-SCHOOL-TEACHER Behind me! She is pretty cool about everything though.=] Clint Eastwood is like, my hero, I guess. He has personality in his acting. Main point-Get over yourself, and quit acting as though your kid lives in a bubble.
I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Pretty violent ( though the violence has a purpose and needs it for the plot) and has a lot of language and racist remarks involving gangs. it gives a good look into gangs and why not to ever get involved with one. also you see a teenage girl come home and you can see that she was raped and beaten horribly(though you do not see when it happens). there is also a shooting at the end that kills a man with many many bullets. I recommend it because it tells a good story and is one of my favorite movies. it also tells that friendship comes in all different packages. a good message.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Pretty violent ( though the violence has a purpose and needs it for the plot) and has a lot of language and racist remarks involving gangs. it gives a good look into gangs and why not to ever get involved with one. also you see a teenage girl come home and you can see that she was raped and beaten horribly(though you do not see when it happens). there is also a shooting at the end that kills a man with many many bullets. I recommend it because it tells a good story and is one of my favorite movies. it also tells that friendship comes in all different packages. a good message.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
awesome movie!!!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Gran Torino starring Clint Eastwood, is a film about a Polish Korean War veteran who is hates the Hmong neighbors. But over time develops relationships with his neighbors. This movie only has strong language (Mostly when we see the gangs) and some non-graphic violence and a scene where we briefly see non-graphic pornography. This is a great film for 13+!
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great, must see movie for all teens, 16+
This is a great movie! It is a must see for every 14+ teens. It has a great moral lesson. It teaches about life value and respecting other countries culture and ways of life. It would be disturbing to any veiwers under the age of 14. Only for mature 14 and 15 year olds, but a must see for every 16+ teen.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Eastwood gives a powerful performance in gran torino
Clint Eastwood stars in this great film about an old drawn out man who i thought needed someone that liked him. He becomes friends with an asain boy who tried to steal his car. The movie is happy, sad, and funny. And for the people that dont like the racial slurs, get a grip! They put that in the movie for humor and to show that he hated those zipper heads! =)
- I rate this title off for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
This movie is not for children at all. I had a difficult time as an adult woman listening to the offensive language. The "F" word is used repeatedly; and there is constant racial slurs which I find inappropriate for ANY audience. The only highlight is how Clint Eastwood becomes a "father figure" for the boy next door and keeps the youngster from being "dragged" literally, into a neighborhood gang.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
A great film shot in my own state.
Is it better than Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby?" Probably not. But it is still pretty fantastic! Although Clint uses a lot of swear words and racial slurs, they aren't used just for the sake of being used. I don't want to go into detail about this, so see the movie to understand what I'm talking about. This movie was rolling-on-the-floor funny, heart-poundingly exciting, and gut-wrenchingly sad. It is a VERY decent film, to say the least. If you can look past the plot hole, you'll enjoy it. A very vigorous web of an Asian teenager caught between family and gang.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
da rater
it is an amazing movie but they could have left out some rascist words
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Not OK for young children
I don't have any kids, but this movie has SO many f- words!! It is not OK for young viewers. I liked this movie very much. It had a great story to it.Clint Eastwood is histarical in it!! The way he speaks and just the way he is in the movie is hilarious!! U have 2 c this!!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Great job by clint eastwood in this drama just foul language and mid violence
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| 64% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 45% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 27% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 27% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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