Apt Pupil (1998) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

Apt Pupil
MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+
MPAA Reason
Rated R for scenes of strong violence, language and brief sexuality.

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Sex & Nudity

mild

Men are nude in a shower scene. Bare buttocks are visible, quick shot side of a penis is shown but its fast and might not recognize it A man offers himself sexually after mistaking the visits between a child and an elder as a sexual relationship. A girl goes down to give a guy oral sex.

Violence & Gore

moderate

A cat is shown being placed into an oven which causes it to burn its paws on the gas fire before it gets away. A man is violently attacked and killed (stabbed, hit with shovel and beaten) which leaves him very bloodied.

Profanity

mild

Several curse words throughout film. goddamn Jesus Chr*st's sake Jesus Chr*st fucken

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

A girl smokes marijuana in her car. Ian McKellen's character is a chain smoker and drinks alcohol non-stop.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

moderate

Some nightmare disturbing scenes of the holocaust and concentration camps. Several sudden moments which can make viewers "jump".