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This Means War (2012)

Film · 1h 38m · Rated PG-13
ActionComedyRomance

Two CIA agents, once partners, now hilariously battle for love with raunchy, crowd-pleasing action.

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Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.

How intense is This Means War?

Scarenot scary
Gorelight gore
Violencestrong violence
Emotional weightsome weight

This Means War has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a date-night pick and a party watch. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated PG-13.

What This Means War feels like

Tone
campypulpyromanticcrowd pleasing
Pace
Brisk
Humor
broad and big, raunchy
Best for
Date nightParty

Where to stream This Means War

Starz

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Is This Means War for you?

Is This Means War scary?

No. This Means War is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).

Is This Means War gory or violent?

Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).

Is This Means War sad or heavy?

A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.

Is This Means War OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.

How long is This Means War?

This Means War runs 1h 38m.

Where can I stream This Means War?

This Means War is streaming on Starz.

Does This Means War have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

DirectorMcG
StarringReese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Til Schweiger, Chelsea Handler, John Paul Ruttan

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