Death Proof poster

Death Proof (2007)

Film · 1h 53m · Rated R

Action, Thriller

A scarred stuntman hunts three friends in a muscle car, blending pulpy action with dark, witty satire.

Suspenseful and campy, with dark satire. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Death Proof parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Death Proof scary?
Only a little. Death Proof has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Death Proof?
Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Death Proof rated, and is it OK for kids?
No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and frequent strong language.

What is Death Proof about?

Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. Covertly tracking their moves is Stuntman Mike, a scarred rebel leering from behind the wheel of his muscle car, revving just feet away.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.

Cast and crew

Directed byQuentin Tarantino
StarringKurt Russell, Zoë Bell, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Tracie Thoms

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