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Blue Streak

1999

Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The film features moderate violence, occasional gunfire, recurring strong language, and sexual innuendo consistent with a PG-13 action-comedy. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Minor brand mentions common in urban action films.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Miles's friend Eddie is killed during the opening diamond-heist betrayal; death is important to the crime story but not the sole focus.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries are shown, such as blood from gunshot wounds, but there is no excessive or lingering gore.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent use of strong language, including profanity and some insults.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Brief romantic plot involving the protagonist's girlfriend; it is secondary to the action and comedy.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Criminals, guns, police danger and escape situations create tension, though the overall tone is comic rather than frightening.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Includes sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue typical of 90s buddy cop comedies.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes with casual alcohol consumption.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Armed robberies, police operations, threats, fights and action confrontations are central; violence is often stylized and mixed with comedy.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront armed criminals and dangerous investigations; Miles shows bravery, though some actions are reckless and deceptive.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Miles uses improvisation, disguise, criminal insight and inventive problem-solving to access the station and resolve cases.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast in a variety of law enforcement and criminal roles.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Partnership, loyalty and helping others appear alongside betrayal and self-serving criminal behavior.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The film contrasts criminal deception with teamwork, loyalty, responsibility and using street knowledge to stop wrongdoing; humor sometimes softens accountability.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Miles is resourceful and helps solve crimes, but he is also a thief, liar and impersonator; more responsible police partners provide contrast.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in Blue Streak would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Blue Streak, and what caused that change?
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