Killer Elite (2011)

Killer Elite parents guide

It stays inside its R, with some innuendo or implied sex and brutal 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

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Killer Elite scary?

No. Killer Elite is not a scary watch.

How gory is Killer Elite?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Killer Elite rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with brutal violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Killer Elite about?

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.

Cast and crew

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• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
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