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American Psycho

2000

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

Ages 18+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains extreme and graphic violence, sexual violence and explicit sexual material, disturbing psychological themes, drug use, strong language, and an adult-oriented presentation. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age18+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Frightening scenes5/5
  • Graphic injury5/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Diverse representation1/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising5/5
Why this rating?

Materialism, luxury goods, status competition, restaurants, clothing, and corporate consumption are central satirical subjects.

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

Multiple murders are central, including killings of strangers and acquaintances; the film treats death in a deeply disturbing way.

Graphic injury5/5
Why this rating?

Graphic blood, wounds, dismemberment, and other disturbing injury imagery are prominent.

Strong language4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent strong profanity, crude sexual language, insults, and degrading speech are used.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Some sexual ambiguity and same-sex-related material may appear, but LGBTQIA themes are not a central focus.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Dating, sexual relationships, and interpersonal attraction appear, but romance is secondary to the protagonist's violence and alienation.

Frightening scenes5/5
Why this rating?

Highly disturbing psychological horror, menace, stalking, suspense, and unpredictable threats create an intense atmosphere.

Sexual content & nudity5/5
Why this rating?

Frequent explicit sexual situations, nudity, prostitution, sexualized violence, and disturbing sexual behavior occur.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Characters use alcohol and drugs in the nightlife and professional social settings, with some normalization and excess.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Extreme, repeated violence including murders and attacks, with cruelty and sadistic behavior central to the film.

What’s good in it?

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Its stylized satire, unreliable perspective, dark humor, and ambiguous structure invite interpretation and critical thought.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast includes varied supporting characters, but representation is limited and the story is dominated by wealthy white male social circles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers satirical insight into Wall Street status culture and alienation, but is not intended as instructional content.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The film critiques greed, vanity, dehumanization, toxic masculinity, and status culture, but presents them through bleak and disturbing material.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in American Psycho would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in American Psycho, and what caused that change?
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