RoboCop (R, 1987)
common sense media says
Cyborg actioner is more graphic than Terminator.
parents & educators say
- 33% say violence is an issue
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this movie is more of a bloodbath than you probably remember. Numerous characters are killed onscreen, many weapons are used, and there are some truly gruesome scenes, like when a policeman's hand and arm are shot off. Some characters snort cocaine, one off a woman's breasts; others commit crimes such as rape (attempted, taunting a woman with a knife before help arrives) and armed robbery. A corporation that controls the local police force is portrayed as corrupt.
Violence:
Graphic violence throughout. Characters use weapons -- from handguns and sword-like objects to machine guns, grenades, and military-style assault cannons -- to kill and injure people or destroy property. Two men attempt to rape a woman in a parking lot, taunting and terrorizing her with a knife. Some scenes are exceedingly gruesome, as when a gang shoots off a policeman's hand and arm, or when a man is horribly burned and disfigured in a toxic-waste accident; a car then runs him over and decapitates him in the process. In a hostage situation, one hostage is shown lying dead and bloody on the floor. Various fistfights are shown, where people punch and kick each other violently. Emergency-room workers intubate and defibrillate a patient.
Sex:
A man and two women snort cocaine and make out; he snorts the drug from one woman's cleavage. A locker-room scene shows some male rear nudity and female breasts.
Language:
A lot of profanity throughout, including "f--k," "s--t," "asshole," and "c--ksucker." Also, phrases such as "I'm going to blow his brains out."
Consumerism:
A woman drinks from a Coca-Cola cup and appears to be eating from McDonald's containers.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Characters drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and use cocaine.
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Based on 6 parent & educator reviews:
- 33% say violence is an issue
- 33% say sexual content is an issue
- 33% say language is an issue
- 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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fleurdelis girl
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
terrible
my babysitter allowed me to watch this when i was 8 years old...obviously she didn't realize how horrid it was and didn't notice the raiting on the tv guide. it is a bad movie it portrays a bad message nd shows things that no 8 year old should see. i would definitely saty this movie is innapropriate for anyone whther they werre 8 or 88
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Thaboman1
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Great if your kid is old enough
Some parts were very violent, in fact 95% of the movie was violence and swearing. the other 5% was sexual themes. A somewhat disturbing movie. not to be seen by anyone under 13, period.
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summersunshine_418
adult
adult
Terrible, terrible movie
I was honestly shocked by the violence, swearing, and sexual themes. The actual plot itself wasn't bad, but it was easily buried by constant swearing (especially the f-word) and violence. I was embarrassed and surprised by the scene with the two women and the villan in his apartment, and surprised at the common appearances of cocaine and its use by villans. The violence was overdone with far too much frequency and far too much gore.
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dalton81000
adult
adult
):-?
SERIOUSLY I have no idea his this movie made it to the "Iffy for 16+" mark. I don't know how adults are even able to bear with this. Yes it was made in the '80s, I used to say "How bad can the '80s get?" But I guess I was wrong. Not only us there violence, but there is a sex scene where a woman shows her bare breasts. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..
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How did this even make it to an "R" rating?
My MPAA rating NC-17 for gruesome violence, strong sexual content, and pervasive language.
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Yangy
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Good movie with plenty of blood and gore, definetely not for kids. Some pointless sex that's not needed and the word that describes this movie is bloodbath.
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6_Grandchildren
parent of 1 , 10 , 16 , 20 , 25 , and 26 year old
parent of 1 , 10 , 16 , 20 , 25 , and 26 year old
ROBO-COP! pssh, more like ROBO-NOT! (I made that one up myself) :)
I am concerned with everything. But I will not get too detailed. This movie is VERY innaproprate!! I do not even allow my oldest grandchild (age 33) to watch it! Infact, I have stolen the movie from his house and burned it up along with his dangerous pizza cutter (he could hurt himself!)
Yes, and I also have a camera crew following him secretly everywhere he goes, so I know he will not get into any trouble. Although he is not my little tot anymore, I still am watchful. What a great grandmother I am! :)
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avedis
adult
adult
no minors
this show is rated TV-PG and TV-14-V/DLSV and should be on telefutura or reelz or syndicated channel.
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masterchief117
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
ULTRA BLOODY AND GRUESOME
the robocop movies are awesome!!! this movie is very gory i watched the cut version and it ist very violent. kids 10-12 can watch the cut version on a small tv witch i did. Murphys death is very intense,disturbing and violent his right arm is blow off along with being shot between his eyes. a man is shot by the ed-209 in the uncut he is blown to pecies in the cut bloody violently pours out. a man his shot in the leg in uncut his bloody bone is seen in cut his pants rip open. a man is stabbed in the neck blood sprays out(very unrealistic) a man is melted by acid and is hit by a car green blood flys everywere. the swaring is ocassionaly low a few f-bombs most you cant hear. their is a scene were people are nude in a room. theres around 18-20 f-words. A VERY BLOODY AND GRUESOME MOVIE. cut version 15+ uncut 18+. if kids really want to see robocop let them watch the third one.
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DKRUMBLE725
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Totally inapropriate
This movie was way too graphic and filled with F-words than any movie should be. I regret watching it and would never ever watch it again. Parents, never let your children see this movie. Nothing from the showing of women's bare breasts too the ultra bloody violence. This movie in fact is innapropriate for all ages 1-100.
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Plague
parent
parent
Robocop
Im a huge Robocop fan. This movie is full of action and intense peril that everyone has a guilty pleasure for.
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Joe Blow
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
GRUESOME MOVIE! NOT FOR KIDS
Never seen this movie but know that it is very bloody and gruesome. The uncut (directors cut) version has a man's hand getting blown off, then, his the same arm getting blown off. There is also at least 22 uses of f--k, and more uses of "s--t" "b--ch" "d--n"
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Comedy1234
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Nobody should see this terrible and bloody movie.
I thought Starship Troopers was bad. This movie should be banned. I believe it is bloodier, gorier and more disturbing than saw. DONT EVER LET YOUR KIDS WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!!!
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Patricks Reviews
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
NOT FOR KIDS!
This movie is one of my favorites (hence my icon) but is VERY gory! For example there is a scene were a giant Cyborg (the first robocop) who's name i forgot shoots a man like 85 times and blood splatters everywhere! Then you see the man dead lying on a desk with blood everywhere. The other Gory scene is when Murphy and Lewis go to arsed these people in a abandoned building and Murphy is shot like 45 times to the point of having his arms fall off and then his legs. The rest calms down but it never had a dull moment. Point being NOT FOR KIDS!
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ollie 365
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Robocop
i have seen this film a couple of years ago when i was about 9/10 i remember some of it i remeember it being really violent but it is very good i need to watch this again .This is a very riskey age choice but there are worse action violence but is good.
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Charlie The Cat
parent of 5 , 6 , 7 , 10 , 10 , and 17 year old
parent of 5 , 6 , 7 , 10 , 10 , and 17 year old
Rated "R". This is Misrated
They Tried to do that This Should be Rated NC-17.
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Kold Duff
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
C0ck-sucking MPAA
I Wish I Could Give This 0 Stars. Rated "R" There is Raping in this Movie. This Should'nt even have a NC-17 Rating. I Give it a NC-20 (No One 20 and Under Admitted)
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