Is El Infierno appropriate for children?

"El Infierno" is an NC-17 rated crime drama with strong violence, language, and sexual content throughout. It follows a deported man forced into Mexico's drug trade and contains brutal scenes unsuitable for children. This film is intended for mature adults only and should not be watched by anyone under 17.

What age is El Infierno suitable for?

Our verdict for El Infierno is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is El Infierno safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2010

Rating

NC-17

Genre

Action, Crime, Western, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

After being deported back to Mexico, a man has no choice but to join the vicious drug cartel that has corrupted his hometown in order to survive.

Cast

Damián Alcázar

Benjamín García "El Benny"

Joaquín Cosío

El Cochiloco

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Don José Reyes

María Rojo

Doña Mari Reyes

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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