Is Now You See Me appropriate for children?

# Now You See Me - Parent Guide This PG-13 thriller features a clever heist plot that may appeal to older children, but contains strong violence including gunfights and explosions that could disturb younger viewers. Mild language and sexual content are present. Consider waiting until your child is at least 13-14 before viewing.

What age is Now You See Me suitable for?

Our verdict for Now You See Me is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Now You See Me safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2013

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, Crime

Synopsis

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

J. Daniel Atlas

Woody Harrelson

Merritt McKinney

Isla Fisher

Henley Reeves

Dave Franco

Jack Wilder

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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