The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

The Wolf of Wall Street parents guide

Heads up on strong sex and nudity. That is past what the R on the box suggests. Beyond that, strong violence and frequent strong language.

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

Strong

Strong means explicit or repeated sex, extended nudity, or sexual assault shown on screen, attempted or completed, even partly off screen. Any one of these is enough.

Language

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

How gory is The Wolf of Wall Street?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Wolf of Wall Street rated, and is it OK for kids?

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

What is The Wolf of Wall Street about?

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

Cast and crew

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