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Gemini Man

2019

Henry Brogan is an elite 51-year-old assassin who's ready to call it quits after completing his 72nd job. His plans get turned upside down when he becomes the target of a mysterious operative who can seemingly predict his every move. To his horror, Brogan soon learns that the man who's trying to kill him is a younger, faster, cloned version of himself.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent action violence, killings, gunfire, peril, frightening pursuits, and some strong language make this more suitable for teens than younger viewers, despite limited sexual content. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard product placement for vehicles and tech equipment typical of high-budget action films.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several characters die or are targeted in the assassination plot, including meaningful losses. Death is part of the story's emotional stakes but is not primarily explored as grief.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Limited blood and injury detail; focus is on action choreography rather than explicit gore.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild-to-moderate language typical of a PG-13 action thriller.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal romantic elements; the focus remains on the action/thriller plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A highly capable killer stalks the hero through ambushes and prolonged pursuits, creating sustained tension. The danger is intense but framed as an action-thriller experience.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No significant sexual content or nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Casual social drinking may be present in background scenes.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent gunfire, assassinations, fistfights, chases, explosions, and lethal attacks drive the story. Violence is intense and sometimes deadly, though presented as stylized action rather than graphic realism.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face lethal danger and confront powerful institutions, showing determination and bravery under pressure.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The cloning premise and inventive tactical problem-solving encourage thought about identity, technology, and what makes a person unique.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse supporting cast of colleagues and allies.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to concepts of cloning and biotechnology.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist forms a protective, albeit uneasy, alliance with a younger associate.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film raises questions about accountability, free will, exploitation, aging, and the ethics of creating people for violence. These ideas support the action story but are not deeply developed.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows skill, loyalty, and responsibility, though he is also a professional assassin with a violent past.

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