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The Man with the Golden Gun

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

1974

Is The Man with the Golden Gun appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Cool government operative James Bond searches for a stolen invention that can turn the sun's heat into a destructive weapon. He soon crosses paths with the menacing Francisco Scaramanga, a hitman so skilled he has a seven-figure working fee. Bond then joins forces with the swimsuit-clad Mary Goodnight, and together they track Scaramanga to a Thai tropical isle hideout where the killer-for-hire lures the slick spy into a deadly maze for a final duel.

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains classic action violence, including gunplay and hand-to-hand combat, along with sexual innuendo and suggestive scenes typical of 1970s Bond films. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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What parents should know

The film contains classic action violence, including gunplay and hand-to-hand combat, along with sexual innuendo and suggestive scenes typical of 1970s Bond films. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 14+Main watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 2.5/5

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Oct 22, 2026Last updated

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Features prominent luxury goods, vehicles, and the Bond franchise brand.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several characters are killed via gunshots or explosions during the course of the mission.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal gore; minor injuries are shown, but it lacks graphic blood or detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity, insults, and suggestive remarks occur; strong or frequent language is not prominent.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features standard James Bond romantic entanglements and flirting.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A threatening assassin, pursuit, dangerous traps, weapons and a deadly maze create sustained thriller tension.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains suggestive dialogue, innuendo, and scenes of characters in swimwear or bed.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking and occasional smoking are depicted as part of the spy lifestyle.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes gunplay, martial arts, explosions, and typical action-movie sequences.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists repeatedly face assassins, dangerous missions and life-threatening confrontations with determination.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative solar weapon, elaborate hideout, gadgets and unusual assassin premise encourage adventurous genre imagination.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Includes international settings and diverse supporting roles, typical of 1970s international film production.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers glimpses of various international locations and cultures, though depicted as travelogue style.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Limited displays of kindness, as the tone is action-oriented and cynical.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the triumph of good over evil through intelligence and action.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Bond is capable and determined but is also deceptive, violent and sexually exploitative by contemporary standards.

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