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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

1969

As the west rapidly becomes civilized, a pair of outlaws in 1890s Wyoming find themselves pursued by a posse and decide to flee to South America in hopes of evading the law.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent gun violence, robberies, deaths, wartime-style shootouts, criminal protagonists, and a bleak final confrontation make it best suited to mature teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No overt product placement; features period-appropriate equipment.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A named employer is killed, other deaths occur amid gunfights, and the protagonists face an apparently fatal ending.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Violence is generally bloodless for its era; injuries are implied rather than depicted in graphic detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

The film includes occasional mild profanity and name-calling, but no indication of frequent or especially strong language.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Sundance and Etta have a romantic relationship; affection and companionship are present but secondary to the outlaw story.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Extended pursuits, cliff escape, ambushes, encirclement by troops, and a tense final standoff create sustained danger.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Includes references to brothels, but no explicit sexual activity or nudity is shown.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol appears in the period Western setting, likely through social drinking, without evidence that drug use or substance abuse is central.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated robberies, shootouts, armed pursuits, a knife fight, ambushes, and a final charge into heavy gunfire.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists repeatedly face pursuit, danger, ambushes, and overwhelming forces with boldness, though sometimes recklessly.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Inventive robbery plans, escape strategies, disguises, language learning, and resourceful problem-solving drive the plot.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in scope to characters of the era; some depictions of Bolivians as backdrop locals.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers contextual exposure to the American frontier, outlaw history, Bolivia, and social change, though education is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The central friendship and some caring relationships show warmth, but criminal self-interest and violence dominate many actions.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

It explores friendship, loyalty, freedom, changing times, and the consequences of choosing crime, without simple moral resolution.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The leads show loyalty, courage, ingenuity, and humor, but are also habitual robbers and killers whose choices have grave consequences.

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