Fight Club
DramaThriller
17+R
1999·2h 19m·David Fincher·Fox 2000 Pictures·● Script read & verified
A troubled insomniac office worker becomes involved with an underground fight club and its charismatic leader Tyler Durden. The film explores themes of consumerism, masculinity,...
Watch with your child — Complex themes about terrorism, mental illness, and anti-social behavior require mature discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film glamorizes extremely dangerous and illegal activities while depicting serious mental health issues
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Buddhist themes
Tyler's philosophy about letting go of material possessions and ego, accepting impermanence, and finding enlightenment through destruction directly parallels Buddhist concepts of non-attachment and the illusory nature of the self.
Community Notes
- Mental health advocates have raised concerns about the film's portrayal of dissociative identity disorder
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the emptiness of consumer culture and materialism
- ✓Depicts the importance of genuine human connection through support groups
Cast:Edward NortonBrad PittHelena Bonham CarterMeat LoafJared Leto