What is JFK about?
Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
A driven DA uncovers a conspiracy to kill a president, but the truth remains just out of reach.
Suspenseful and earnest. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
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JFK parents guide
What we could confirm fits an R: some violence and some strong language.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Some violence
- Some fighting or peril.
- Sex and nudity
- None flagged
- It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Three questions
- Is JFK scary?
- No. JFK is not a scary watch.
- How gory is JFK?
- Light gore and some violence.
- What is JFK rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is an R, with some strong language. Keep it for adults.
Cast and crew
Directed byOliver Stone
StarringKevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Michael Rooker, Jack Lemmon
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