This Is Not a Test (1962) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

Maturity Rating 16+

Sex & Nudity

none

A man and woman kiss and talk about a relationship. Her husband comes near and watches. A woman inside a truck trailer gets hot and takes off her blouse. She is wearing a bra and slip. One of the looters steps up to the back of the trailer and, looking up a woman's skirt, says "we got a lot of good stuff here," something to that effect.

Violence & Gore

mild

There are several shots fired. Several men struggle and fight. One man commits suicide with a rifle. (This is off-screen. His body is never shown after the gunshot.) A cop strangles a poodle and throws it down (most of the struggle is hard to see and the dog is thrown out of frame). A deranged man upsets a truck full of chickens, destroying several cages of them. He picks up several chickens and violently throws them around, possibly killing them. A cop is beaten to death by a gang of looters. The looters show pipes or sticks that they used as weapons.

Profanity

none

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

One "hip" couple arrive under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Later they are seen drinking and offering whisky to a young girl. A cop is seen smoking in the opening scene. At least one man pulls out a cigarette and then says he will save it for later.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

moderate

There is a growing tension among 8 people as they prepare for a nuclear blast. This results in fights and emotional outbursts. There is a nuclear blast at the end. The scene goes to white light, then an explosion with smoke. The sound of rumbling is heard. This might be upsetting to young children under 6 or sensitive persons.