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Parker (2013)

Film · 1h 58m · Rated R

Action, Crime

A double-crossed thief with a strict code of ethics exacts gritty, brisk revenge with pulpy, suspenseful action.

A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Parker parents guide

It stays inside its R, with moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.

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
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Parker?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Parker rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Parker about?

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byTaylor Hackford
StarringJason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis, Wendell Pierce, Clifton Collins Jr., Bobby Cannavale

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