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By Jeffrey M. Anderson
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Horror-thriller is surprising, shocking, timely, and funny.
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Get Out
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Based on 55 parent reviews
Parents say that this film is a complex and thought-provoking horror thriller that delves into themes of racism and societal issues, with a mixture of humor and horror that may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Many reviews highlight the film's moderate gore and strong language, recommending it for mature teens while some express disappointment in its reliance on violence and clichés, suggesting it’s best suited for viewers over 15.
- mature themes
- strong language
- moderate violence
- intense plot
- discussion starter
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 145 kid reviews
What's the Story?
In GET OUT, talented photographer Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) has been dating the lovely Rose (Allison Williams) for five months and is now getting ready to go home and meet her parents. Rose's doctor father, Dean (Bradley Whitford), and hypnotherapist mother, Missy (Catherine Keener), try to make Chris feel welcome, but as White adults meeting their daughter's Black boyfriend, their over-the-top attempts to show that they're "down" are cringeworthy. By the time Missy forcibly hypnotizes Chris to break his smoking habit, he starts feeling like strange things are happening. The family's Black servants (Betty Gabriel and Marcus Henderson) act very odd, and the arrival of an unexpected party full of privileged White people—including noted gallery owner Jim Hudson (Stephen Root)—results in some unsettling encounters. Is everything happening in Chris' mind, or is something diabolical about to happen?
Is It Any Good?
More than just a standard-issue thriller, this brutal, smart movie is impeccably made, as well as surprising, shocking, and funny, while also offering a thoughtful look at race. Get Out comes from Jordan Peele (part of comedy duo Key and Peele), who co-wrote 2016's Keanu and now makes his directing debut. It's a bold sociological thriller that attempts to scare its audiences into looking at the world differently, using assured rhythms, camera placements, and editing to make its case. (No shaky-cam or cheap jump scares here.)
Get Out handles prejudice and racism through character interactions and performance, rather than overt moralizing. Chris deals with his circumstances via an understandably complex series of reactions: understanding, gratitude, dismissal, and frustration. Comic relief in the form of actor Lil Rel Howery doesn't initially seem to fit but becomes an intricate part of the movie's fabric. This is terrific entertainment, as well as an essential movie of its moment.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Get Out's violence. How much is shown, and when? Is the movie more or less effective when the violence is held back? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Is the movie scary? What elements make it a horror movie, and what elements are more like a thriller?
What is the movie saying about race? How does Chris see the world? How do the White characters view him?
How did watching the movie impact your understanding of race? Did you expect that from a scary movie?
How does the funny character fit into the movie? Does he seem to belong, or is he just "comic relief"?
Movie Details
- In theaters : February 24, 2017
- On DVD or streaming : May 23, 2017
- Cast : Allison Williams , Catherine Keener , Daniel Kaluuya
- Director : Jordan Peele
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Middle Eastern/North African Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Universal Pictures
- Genre : Horror
- Run time : 103 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references
- Award : NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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