Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and some violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

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

How gory is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, and frequent strong language.

What is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas about?

Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.

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