Brick Mansions (2014)

Brick Mansions parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: brutal violence. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Brick Mansions?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Brick Mansions rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and brutal violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Brick Mansions about?

In a dystopian Detroit, grand houses that once housed the wealthy are now homes of the city's most-dangerous criminals. Surrounding the area is a giant wall to keep the rest of Detroit safe. For undercover cop Damien Collier, every day is a battle against corruption as he struggles to bring his father's killer, Tremaine, to justice. Meanwhile, Damien and an ex-con named Lino work together to save the city from a plot to destroy it.

Cast and crew

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