Dickens & Rumi
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2002

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Xander Cage is your standard adrenaline junkie with no fear and a lousy attitude. When the US Government "recruits" him to go on a mission, he's not exactly thrilled. His mission: to gather information on an organization that may just be planning the destruction of the world, led by the nihilistic Yorgi.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 action intensity includes repeated violence, peril, weapons, explosions, criminal threats, sexualized material, and language. The fast-paced thriller themes may be too intense for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 14+
Strongest cautionsViolence 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 2/5
Recommendation2.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

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What parents should know

PG-13 action intensity includes repeated violence, peril, weapons, explosions, criminal threats, sexualized material, and language. The fast-paced thriller themes may be too intense for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Violence 4/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Diverse representation2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Sports cars, extreme-sports gear, and luxury lifestyle imagery are prominent, though the film is not primarily an advertisement.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Characters die during missions; death is a common consequence for antagonists in this genre.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some minor injuries and brief depictions of blood during intense action scenes.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent use of moderate profanity throughout the dialogue.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes romantic tension and brief flirtatious encounters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent deadly missions, terrorist threats, explosions and pursuit create sustained peril, though the action is stylized rather than horror-focused.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Contains suggestive dialogue and brief instances of skimpy attire.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Depicts social drinking and cigarette smoking in some club settings.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent gunfights, assaults, combat, dangerous stunts, explosions, and criminal violence are central to the spy-action plot.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face deadly threats and undertake dangerous missions, though bravery is often mixed with recklessness.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The film uses inventive extreme-sports skills, gadgets, infiltration strategies, and elaborate action set pieces.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The international setting includes varied national backgrounds, but representation is mainly supporting action-thriller archetypes rather than broad, well-developed diversity.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty and concern for allies appear, but empathy and cooperation are secondary to missions, bravado, and combat.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The film values courage, loyalty, and using risky abilities for a cause, but presents violence and recklessness in a glamorized action framework.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist develops loyalty and responsibility, but begins as reckless, arrogant, law-defying, and thrill-seeking.

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