The Quick and the Dead (1995)

The Quick and the Dead parents guide

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

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

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Quick and the Dead scary?

No. The Quick and the Dead is not a scary watch.

How gory is The Quick and the Dead?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Quick and the Dead rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with strong violence and some strong language.

What is The Quick and the Dead about?

A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.

Cast and crew

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