🍿 PopcornCheck
Lift poster

Is Lift OK for Kids?

ActionComedyCrime
13+
PG-13⭐ 5.5 / 102024 · 1h 47m
F. Gary Gray

Where to Watch

United States

Stream

NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
Rent or Buy on Amazon

Streaming data by JustWatch

What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
⏳

We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Lift yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Moderate▼
  • Multiple gunfights between heist crew and armed security guards
  • Plane crash landing sequence with characters thrown around the cabin
  • Character executed by villain Lars Jorgensen (off-screen implied)
  • Fight scenes on the airplane between crew members and antagonists
  • Threatening scenes with weapons pointed at main characters
💬Language
Mild▼
  • Multiple uses of da** and hell throughout the film
  • Several uses of s**t in tense moments
  • Occasional mild profanity like a**
  • No f-words or sexual language noted
👻Scary Scenes
Mild▼
  • Intense airplane sequences may frighten those with flight anxiety
  • Characters held at gunpoint in threatening situations
  • Plane turbulence and crash landing scenes create tension
  • No horror elements or jump scares present
💕Romance
Very Mild▼
  • Former romantic relationship between Cyrus and Abby is central plot element
  • Brief kissing and romantic tension between the leads
  • No nudity or sexual content shown
  • Romance is handled at PG-13 level with no explicit content
🍺Substances
Very Mild▼
  • Champagne consumption at auction and celebration scenes
  • Social drinking by adult characters in party settings
  • No drug use or substance abuse depicted
  • Alcohol use is brief and social in nature
⚡Stimulation
Mild▼
  • Fast-paced editing during heist sequences and action scenes
  • Airplane turbulence and crash sequence creates intense sensory experience
  • Quick-cut montages during planning and execution phases
  • Loud airplane engines and action sound effects throughout
Lift — Heads Up for Parents

Despite the PG-13 rating, the airplane crash sequence is more intense than typical Kevin Hart comedies and may be too much for younger teens with flight anxiety.

About Lift

A heist action-comedy about master thief Cyrus Whitaker (Kevin Hart) who is recruited by his ex-girlfriend, Interpol agent Abby, to steal $500 million in gold from a passenger plane at 40,000 feet to prevent terrorist Lars Jorgensen from funding global attacks. The film combines elaborate planning sequences with mid-air action and romantic tension between the leads.

✅
Fine for kids to watch alone
Content is appropriate for teens 13+ to watch independently with standard PG-13 level violence and language

Family Takeaways from Lift

What it gets right

  • ✓Shows importance of teamwork as the diverse crew each contributes unique skills
  • ✓Demonstrates consequences of greed through villain Lars Jorgensen's downfall
  • ✓Features positive representation with diverse cast in expert roles

Lift Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

No cultural or religious themes detected for this film.

Cast:Kevin HartGugu Mbatha-RawSam WorthingtonVincent D'OnofrioÚrsula Corberó

Is Lift 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: Generally appropriate 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.

Parents also ask about Lift

  • Is Lift appropriate for a 13-year-old?
  • Does Lift have violence?
  • Is Lift OK for kids?
  • What is the age rating for Lift?

You might also like

Browse more parent guides

All movies A–ZAction moviesComedy moviesCrime moviesMovies for 13-year-olds