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The Interpreter

(2005, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Catherine Keener, Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    This intense thriller is best for older teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Realistic representations of shooting deaths and a terrorist bomb attack.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some profanity.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Characters drink and smoke.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Interpreter

Parents need to know that this movie includes realistic representations of shooting deaths (in the first scene, committed by adolescent boys) and a terrorist bomb attack on a bus in Brooklyn. The political intrigue is occasionally complicated, involving discussions of assassination, genocide, racism, and the desire for revenge. Characters drink, smoke, and use some mild language (they also name and drink Starbucks coffee).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the U.N.'s roles in world peacekeeping and diplomacy, as well as recent turmoils in Sudan, Rwanda, or Zimbabwe. Families can also talk about the way that children are affected by daily and traumatic violence. Is vengeance the only or most effective response to violence? How do you know when you can trust a friend or a colleague?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Great movie!

    Nicole Kidman is great in this captivating thriller. Enjoyed it all the way through!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Good suspense..............but.............im confused

    The movie was very suspenseful (in a good way: not too scary but keeps your attention) and had lots of action. The only problem is the plot. It is a good idea, but at the end I had ????? in my head. I did not understand the assasination at the end of the movie at all. Well.. i dont want to give away the ending so i wont say anymore. I would not recommend this for children at all because I can see how other parts in the movies would be confusing as well. It is an action movie where you have to listen closely to the dialogue. You may want to watch the movie with your family so the adults might be able to explain to you what is going on.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Complex story and charcters make this film good

    Not for kids under 14. Very complex story and it has a mild sex scene. The movie is great but it has a horrible ending but its still worth seeing.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great!

    This movie was great, but very violent. It had an amazing plot, that led to a suspensful ending. I am being honest, and would say this movie isn't for people my age, even though it was great. Nicole Kidman did a superb job as her character. I would recommend to kids my age who are mature and up.

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