What is Taken 3 rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and brutal violence.

Taken 3 (2014)

Film · 1h 49m · Rated PG-13

A falsely accused ex-government operative unleashes his gritty, high-octane skills while relentlessly pursuing the real killer.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Taken 3 parents guide

Brutal violence, which is more than most PG-13 titles carry. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Taken 3 scary?: No. Taken 3 is not a scary watch.
How gory is Taken 3?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Taken 3 rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and brutal violence.

What is Taken 3 about?

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.