Is Takers appropriate for children?

# Takers - Parental Guide "Takers" is a heist thriller with strong action violence including gunfights and explosions that may be intense for younger children, despite its PG-13 rating. While language and sexual content are mild, the crime-focused plot and sustained action sequences make it better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is Takers suitable for?

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

Is Takers 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

2010

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings, John Rahway, A.J., and brothers Jake and Jesse Attica successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost, a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "Takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer inches closer to apprehending the criminals.

Cast

Matt Dillon

Jack Welles

Paul Walker

John Rahway

Idris Elba

Gordon Jennings

Hayden Christensen

A.J.

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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