Is Polar appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Polar "Polar" is rated NC-17 and contains extreme violence, graphic brutality, strong language, and sexual content throughout. The film follows an aging assassin battling younger killers in intense action sequences. This is strictly adult entertainment and completely inappropriate for children of any age.

What age is Polar suitable for?

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

Is Polar 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

2019

Rating

NC-17

Genre

Action, Crime, Drama

Synopsis

When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen

Duncan Vizla

Vanessa Hudgens

Camille

Katheryn Winnick

Vivian

Inga Cadranel

Regina

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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