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Going in Style

2017

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? The PG-13 film includes a bank robbery, criminal behavior, threats, some violence, mature financial stress, sexual humor, and language, though its tone is largely comic and consequences are present. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Some incidental product placement common in major feature films.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No character deaths occur in the narrative.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Includes occasional mild profanity and some colorful language.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Light, secondary romantic subplots for the elderly protagonists.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Brief moments of tension during the robbery, but generally lighthearted.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains some suggestive banter and mild innuendo.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters drink alcohol and there are brief, humorous references to prescription medication.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

The central bank robbery involves threats, weapons, confrontations, and some action violence, generally presented in a comic rather than graphic manner.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The friends face financial hardship and personal risk with determination, though some bravery is tied to reckless criminal behavior.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on inventive planning and problem-solving as the friends attempt an unusual heist, with humor driving their schemes.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse supporting cast, though the leads are three older white men.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers incidental insight into the challenges of retirement and financial insecurity.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, mutual support, and concern for loved ones are important, even though the characters pursue a harmful legal shortcut.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes friendship, loyalty, dignity, and standing up against perceived financial injustice, while treating robbery as risky and unlawful.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show loyalty, persistence, and care for loved ones, but they also choose illegal and risky actions.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Going in Style would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Going in Style, and what caused that change?
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