Spenser Confidential (2020)

Spenser Confidential parents guide

No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex 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

Mild

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

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Spenser Confidential scary?

No. Spenser Confidential is not a scary watch.

How gory is Spenser Confidential?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Spenser Confidential rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: strong violence and frequent strong language. Not one for kids.

What is Spenser Confidential about?

Spenser, a former Boston patrolman who just got out from prison, teams up with Hawk, an aspiring fighter, to unravel the truth behind the death of two police officers.

Cast and crew

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