Information for Parents

American Hustle

American Hustle

Common Sense Media Age 16

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Even among thieves and con artists, loyalty is a must. Also, love can sometimes be the only way out of a really big mess.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
This is not a violence-packed movie, but there are a few key moments of brutality. A man shoots someone at point blank (it's a brief but visceral scene). A woman finds herself hitting a man hard with a picture frame after he refuses to stop making advances toward her. A man beats a co-worker with a phone; again, it's brief, but long enough for us to get a sense of the moment's brutality.
Sex
A woman's wardrobe consists almost entirely of plunging necklines that show off her cleavage. A man and a woman go into a bathroom stall, and he's shown lifting up her skirt and making out with her while they discuss whether to have sex or not. Another couple is shown kissing passionately, and it's suggested that they sleep together, though we don't see any explicit sexual activity.
Language
Swear words galore, including "ass," "s--t," "son-of-a-bitch," bulls--t," and "motherf--ker."
Consumerism
Some old-school brands, including Pimm's, Chase, Skippy, Cheez Whiz, and New York's Plaza Hotel.
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Brief scenes showing adults snorting coke and smoking weed. Lots of social drinking.
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