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Is Carry On OK for Kids?

ThrillerAction
14+
PG-13⭐ 6.5 / 102024 · 2h 0m
Jaume Collet-Serra

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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🗡️Violence
Moderate▼
  • Detailed description of Russian nerve agent Novichok 7 causing massive internal bleeding and people drowning in their own blood
  • Terrorist bomb plot threatening to kill 250 people on a plane
  • Physical confrontations including Ethan punching a detective
  • Threats and intimidation throughout as the villain holds people at gunpoint
💬Language
Mild▼
  • Occasional profanity including 'hell' used in context of threatening situations
  • No extreme profanity or slurs present in the available script excerpts
  • Language is primarily situational and not gratuitously offensive
👻Scary Scenes
Moderate▼
  • Sustained psychological thriller atmosphere with constant threat of mass death
  • Graphic description of nerve agent effects creating dread about potential victims
  • High-tension sequences involving bomb threats and blackmail
  • Airport terrorist attack scenario could trigger anxiety about flying
💕Romance
Very Mild▼
  • Romantic relationship between Ethan and pregnant girlfriend Nora shown through caring dialogue
  • No sexual content or nudity indicated in available script content
  • Romance serves as emotional stakes rather than focus of the film
🍺Substances
Very Mild▼
  • Brief mention of pregnant character avoiding coffee for baby's health
  • Chewing gum used as communication device between terrorist and victim
  • No alcohol or drug use depicted in available script content
⚡Stimulation
Mild▼
  • Fast-paced thriller with constantly escalating tension and urgency
  • Multiple simultaneous plotlines creating sensory overload
  • Airport setting with security procedures and flight preparations adding to chaos
  • Real-time countdown format increases stress and overstimulation
Carry On — Heads Up for Parents

Despite the PG-13 rating, the film contains very graphic descriptions of nerve agent poisoning effects that could be disturbing to sensitive viewers.

About Carry On

A Christmas Eve thriller about TSA agent Ethan Kopek who is blackmailed by a mysterious traveler into allowing a dangerous package containing Russian nerve agent onto a flight to Washington DC. The film follows the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game as Ethan tries to protect his pregnant girlfriend Nora while preventing mass casualties.

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Best watched together
Complex terrorist plot and intense psychological thriller elements benefit from adult context and discussion

Family Takeaways from Carry On

What it gets right

  • ✓Shows the importance of courage under pressure as Ethan risks himself to save others
  • ✓Demonstrates protective love between partners as Ethan tries to keep Nora safe
  • ✓Portrays law enforcement and airport security working together to prevent terrorism

Carry On Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.

Community Notes

  • Some viewers may find the airport terrorism plot triggering given real-world security concerns
  • Detailed descriptions of chemical weapon effects may disturb viewers sensitive to violence
Cast:Taron EgertonJason BatemanSofia CarsonDanielle DeadwylerTheo Rossi

Is Carry On Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✗Age 10: Not recommended for 10-year-olds
✗Age 12: Not recommended for 12-year-olds
✗Age 13: Not recommended for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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