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RED 2 (2013)

Film · 1h 56m · Rated PG-13

Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Retired elite operatives reunite for a global chase, blending broad humor with brisk, pulpy action.

Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on YouTube (free).

RED 2 parents guide

No sex or nudity and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is RED 2 scary?
No. RED 2 is not a scary watch.
How gory is RED 2?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is RED 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?
For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

What is RED 2 about?

Retired C.I.A. agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byDean Parisot
StarringBruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Dan Jeannotte, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren

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