In the movie [SPOILER ALERT] someone is executed but turns out not dead at all. The violence is quite low. But for some reason I never heard the profanity.
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Inside Man
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Smart heist movie is not for children.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Inside Man
Parents need to know that this film includes extreme language (frequent "f--k"s and other profanity, including the "N" word). The robbers take the bank with smoke bombs, dress in masks and painters' coveralls, and look ominous throughout; hostages are frightened, with some crying and others acting tough. The film includes sexual language. Characters display and discuss racism (most often, anti-Arab and anti-black). Characters smoke cigarettes and cigars. One crucial plot point involves a character making money by working with Nazis during WWII.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way the film uses the generic bank robbery plot to evoke more profound social and political issues, like racism, corruption, ambition, and post-9/11 fears about surveillance and terrorism. How do Keith and the robber, Dalton, come to understand each other's motives and goals? How does the movie compare the moral positions of upper-crusty characters (who own or run the bank) and "regular folks," who bank or work at the institution?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
smart heist movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
good
all that is bad in the movie is f word. it is said almost 60 times. and many more profanities as well.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
Suprisingly good... Refreshing plot...
Actually very good... Refreshing and unigue... Great acting... Little violence... Some languae... Slightly above average for R rated...
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
pretty foul mouth movie
i thought it was pretty boring in the begginning but then it got really good. I thought there was very bad language. F**k was used about over 55 times. then other language too. Some violence. A man gets beat. violence isnt a big issue though. there are some sexual references as well. i think if kids cant handle language like this then they shouldnt see it. the language is what made the movie rated R.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Very bad. Not for children!!
Although there were some pretty big names in this film (ie. Jodie Foster, Denzel Washington, Clive Owen) there was way to much language in this film for my own personal liking. The flim even goes as far as to show what looks like an 8 yr old kid playing a very violent video game and swearing with one of the criminals. It is not a film for children and I don't recommend it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
SMART MOVIE
SMARTEST HEIST MOVIE EVER. No real bad violence. Good for mature teens and tweens. I don't really understand the rating system. If a movie has more than one f bomb it's rated R. If you've heard it once you know it. So this movie should definately be rate pg-13.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
HUGE Language issue.
good movie but there is a ton of Language I think they say the "F" word about 15 times or more. I say 17 and up is ok.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Mildly Confusing.
It was kinda confusing towards the middle, but at the end it all comes back together for a nice, funny finish.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good movie
Good movie. Worth seeing.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
One of the Smrtest Movies Ever
This movie is not as bad as it may seem. This movie is smart and provokes critical thinking. I have to agree that the language is a pretty important issue, there is an F--- word from the beginning when Clive Owen robs the bank to the end when Denzel Washington speaks with his partner. Violence MAY be an issue with some parents, but its a bank robbery, what do you expect? Both of these are nothing children would see or hear otherwise. however, i not only aprrove, but recommend this movie for those my age. Of course, i have written in other reviews, its not about your age, but your mindset. This would be okay for an eight year old IF he were mature enough for it. So yes, for those who are mature at mind.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Really great movie
Inside Man is by far one of the best movies I have ever seen. You don't have a clue what's going on until the very end, not because it's hard to follow, but because director Spike Lee does such a good job of disguising the true intentions of the bank robbers, who (SPOILER ALERT!) turn out to be harmless good guys. Their guns are fake and they didn't take any money. In one seen, the main robber (Clive Owen) is seen in a vault with a man and his son, who is playing a PSP game very much like Grand Theft Auto. The son is eleven years old, tops. Clive Owen's character discourages that behavior and rebukes the father for letting him play it. There are two big problems in this movie: the strong language (frequent uses of the f-word, s-word, an instance of the c-word, and lots of other profanities) and the chilling execution scene, which incidentally turned out to be a hoax. Nonetheless, my blood was ice for five minutes. Some sexual innuendo is present, but only between couples. All in all, this is a very good movie. Parents, take caution in letting your children see this movie. Be present with them and discuss the various elements.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
It is nothing new that kids haven't heard or seen. I beleive that it is okay for kids 12 and up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I didnt think this was bad(In Canada it's rated 14A)I'd let my My kids watch it(If I Had Any)
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
This movie was really great! I thought it would just be ok but i was suprised. The actors Clive Owen and Denzel Washington do an exceedingly execptional job of acting and Jodie Foster does really well. This heist movie is one of a kind and I think kids my age would like it. But it's definately not for the youngsters (12 and under)!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
An edge of your seat heist flick
I rarely watch action or heist films but this kept me insterested all the way. Denzel Washington does an awesome job as a replacement detective dealing with a hostage situatian manned by Clive Owen. Willem Dafoe has a great small part playing a cop and Christopher Plumber plays the owner of the bank that the robbery is situation is taking place. Jodi Foster plays her usual serious, straight foward, possible lesbian she plays most of the time (ei: Silence of the Lambs) but she preforms it well. There are a few questions I was left with at the end of the movie but nothing to major. I wouldn't take the little ones to it but any age after 13 would be fine.
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