Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# American Psycho - Parental Guide
This R-rated thriller follows a wealthy banker hiding his violent psychopathic tendencies, featuring graphic violence, strong language, and sexual content throughout. The film is dark and disturbing, depicting brutal acts without moral condemnation. Not appropriate for children or sensitive viewers; intended for mature audiences only.
About this movie
Genre
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Synopsis
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Cast
Christian Bale
Patrick Bateman
Justin Theroux
Timothy Bryce
Josh Lucas
Craig McDermott
Bill Sage
David Van Patten
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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