The Boondock Saints (1999)

The Boondock Saints parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

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 The Boondock Saints scary?

No. The Boondock Saints is not a scary watch.

How gory is The Boondock Saints?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is The Boondock Saints rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with brutal violence, frequent strong language and graphic gore.

What is The Boondock Saints about?

Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.

Cast and crew

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Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”

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