This is a horrible, horrible film. It is absolutely terrible. I do not reccommend it at all. I am a Schwarzenegger fan, but this was just horrid.
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Conan the Barbarian (1982)
(1982, Rated R, Fantasy, Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Max von Sydow, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Raunchier and bloodier than you remember.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Parents need to know that -- even though Conan is a star in his own long-running series of Marvel Comics books -- there's R-level sex and bloodshed in the form of sword impalings, torture, dog attacks, bloody axings, and gladiatorial beat-downs (even of animals). There's female nudity, too, as a young, enslaved Conan is "bred" with unwilling females like cattle and enjoys a very physical relationship with his love interest, a beautiful thief. Not that most viewers will notice amidst the hard-R content, but the movie also contains some anti-religious themes.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the character of Conan, and what makes him ostensibly a good guy in this violent, brutish landscape. Also, why do you think that this incarnation of Conan is clearly made for adults and not for the ages who enjoyed the comic book series? Do you think this would be a compelling story without the hard-R content? Were you aware of some of the anti-religious themes (specifically a quote from Nietzsche), and why do you think they were included in a movie like this one?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Conan the Bad/Boring.
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Violent.
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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