G.I. Jane (1997)

G.I. Jane parents guide

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

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

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 G.I. Jane?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is G.I. Jane rated, and is it OK for kids?

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

What is G.I. Jane about?

In response to political pressure from Senator Lillian DeHaven, the U.S. Navy begins a program that would allow for the eventual integration of women into its combat services. The program begins with a single trial candidate, Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil, who is chosen specifically for her femininity. O'Neil enters the grueling Navy SEAL training program under the command of Master Chief John James Urgayle, who unfairly pushes O'Neil until her determination wins his respect.

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