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RED

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2010

Is RED appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 action violence is frequent and sometimes lethal, with peril, weapons, explosions and brief mature references. Adult romance and substance use are present, while gore and sexual content are limited. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 13+
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 violence is frequent and sometimes lethal, with peril, weapons, explosions and brief mature references. Adult romance and substance use are present, while gore and sexual content are limited. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 13+Main watch-out: Violence 4/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

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Recommended age13+

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?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Characters are killed during gunfights and assassination attempts, mostly antagonists.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minor injuries and non-graphic depictions of combat impacts; no prolonged gore.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity used throughout the film.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Central subplot involving a budding romance between the lead and a civilian.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Assassination attempts, kidnapping, surveillance and life-threatening conspiracies create repeated tension, though humor and capable adult heroes soften the fear.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild sexual innuendo and flirtatious dialogue.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking by adult characters.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent gunfights, explosions, assaults and combat are central to the story. The action is stylized and often comic, but violence remains substantial.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently demonstrate bravery in the face of insurmountable odds.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Creative tactical problem-solving is a key element of the action.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble cast in terms of age and gender.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show care and empathy for each other during the mission.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes loyalty, teamwork, perseverance and resisting corrupt authority, while also glamorizing dangerous vigilantism and lethal force.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The older protagonists show loyalty, competence, courage and teamwork, but they are assassins who use lethal violence and deception.

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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 RED would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in RED, and what caused that change?
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