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Is Lift OK for Kids?

ActionComedyCrime
13+
PG-13⭐ IMDb 5.5 / 102024 · 1h 47m
F. Gary Gray● Script verifiedBased on a partial script
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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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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
Moderate▼
  • 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

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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.

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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?

Based on a partial script — we only found an excerpt of Lift, so this age guidance covers part of the film rather than the whole thing.

✗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.

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