Is Never Die Alone appropriate for children?

# Never Die Alone - Parental Guide This R-rated crime thriller contains strong violence, pervasive profanity, and moderate sexual content as it follows a drug kingpin's rise and fall. The intense subject matter and brutal scenes make it unsuitable for children and most teens. Parents should reserve this film for mature audiences only.

What age is Never Die Alone suitable for?

Our verdict for Never Die Alone is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Never Die Alone 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

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2004

Rating

Genre

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

A drug kingpin's rise and tragic fall is witnessed vicariously by a reporter who uses the criminal's diary as the basis for his new book.

Cast

DMX

King David

David Arquette

Paul

Michael Ealy

Michael

Drew Sidora

Ella

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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