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John David Washington in Tenet (2020)

Parents guide

Tenet

Content rating

  • Motion Picture Rating (MPA)
    Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some suggestive references and brief strong language

  • Sex & Nudity:
    None
  • Violence & Gore:
    Moderate
  • Profanity:
    Mild
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking:
    Mild
  • Frightening & Intense Scenes:
    Moderate

Sex & Nudity

None
901 of 1228 found this to have none
On the yacht, Kate was clearly visible in a white bikini with only a thin shirt on.

Violence & Gore

Moderate
464 of 722 found this moderate
A woman is shot through the abdomen. Very intense scene (she was threatened to be shot in the head moments before).
Intense action violence throughout. No blood shown
Various men are shot throughout the film. No blood in most instances, some are emotionally jarring though.
A man kicks and spits on his wife while she is laying on the floor. Not very explicit, but a very emotional scene. Her life is threatened.
A woman is shot with a reverse bullet. Later, her scar left from it is shown as well.
A man is shot, a small bullet hole can be seen, with some mild blood. He is then dragged off the side of a yacht, and as he falls he hits the railing of the deck below.
There are numerous gun battles, two large ones, Nothing gory or bloody and mostly offscreen, though the action is intense.
A man's car is lit on fire and explodes with him still trapped inside (though he doesn't die).
A soldier gets enclosed into the side of a building that reassembles itself, due to inversion. It is assumed that they die.
The film opens on armed attacked raiding and holding an opera theater hostage, firing with guns into the audience. Then, armed soldiers enter the building and a battle ensures.

Profanity

Mild
489 of 735 found this mild
'Sh*t' is said four times. The term 'f*cking' is used once in anger.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Mild
432 of 637 found this mild

Frightening & Intense Scenes

Moderate
411 of 673 found this moderate
The war-like battle scenes are intense.
The abuse of a woman by her husband is quite disturbing.
Sator is worrying.

Certifications

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  • Argentina
    • 13
  • Australia
    • M
  • Austria
    • 12
  • Brazil
    • 14
  • Canada
    • PGAlberta
    • PGBritish Columbia
    • 14ACanadian Home Video rating
    • 13+Quebec
  • Chile
    • 14
  • Colombia
    • 12
  • Costa Rica
    • 15+
  • Czech Republic
    • 12original rating
  • Denmark
    • 11DVD and Blu-ray rating
  • Ecuador
    • 12self-applied
  • Egypt
    • 16+
  • Finland
    • K-16
  • France
    • Tous publics
  • Germany
    • 12
  • Hong Kong
    • IIA
  • Hungary
    • 16
  • India
    • UA
  • Indonesia
    • 17+
    • 16+streaming
  • Ireland
    • 12A
  • Israel
    • ALL
  • Italy
    • T
  • Japan
    • Gself-applied
  • Malaysia
    • P13
  • Mexico
    • B
  • Netherlands
    • 12
  • New Zealand
    • M
  • Norway
    • 122020, cinema rating
  • Philippines
    • PGself-applied
    • SPG2023, TV
  • Poland
    • 12
  • Portugal
    • M/14
  • Russia
    • 16+
  • Saudi Arabia
    • R12
  • Singapore
    • PG13
  • South Africa
    • 13self-applied
  • South Korea
    • 12
    • 15original rating
  • Spain
    • 12ICAA
  • Sweden
    • 15
  • Switzerland
    • 12
  • Taiwan
    • 6+
  • Thailand
    • G
  • Turkey
    • 13+
  • United Kingdom
    • 12cut theatrical version, DVD rating
    • 12Acut

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