The Irishman
CrimeDramaHistory
17+R
2019·3h 29m·Martin Scorsese·Tribeca Productions·● Script read & verified
This is 'The Irishman,' a biographical crime drama following Frank Sheeran, a truck driver who becomes involved with the Bufalino crime family and eventually works...
Watch with your child — Complex moral themes and graphic violence require mature discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film's slow pace and 3+ hour runtime may be deceiving - this contains very mature criminal content throughout
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
Frank Sheeran's Catholic guilt and fear of divine judgment become increasingly central as he ages, with confession scenes and religious imagery reflecting his spiritual torment over his violent past.
Community Notes
- Italian-American groups have criticized stereotypical portrayals of organized crime
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows consequences of choices as Frank reflects on his violent past
- ✓Demonstrates loyalty and code of honor even in criminal context
Cast:Robert De NiroAl PacinoJoe PesciHarvey KeitelRay Romano