The Expendables (2010)

The Expendables parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

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 Expendables scary?

No. The Expendables is not a scary watch.

How gory is The Expendables?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is The Expendables rated, and is it OK for kids?

Brutal violence and frequent strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is The Expendables about?

Barney Ross leads a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, a martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road, and a loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee visit the remote locale to scout out their opposition and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city.

Cast and crew

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