Thelma & Louise (1991)

Thelma & Louise parents guide

For an R, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, strong violence and some strong language.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

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

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Thelma & Louise scary?

Only a little. Thelma & Louise has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Thelma & Louise?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Thelma & Louise rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with strong sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Thelma & Louise about?

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

Cast and crew

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