Is The Amateur appropriate for children?

# The Amateur - Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this thriller contains strong violence including shooting and intense action sequences that may disturb younger children. The emotional weight of the plot—centered on a terrorist attack killing the protagonist's wife—adds dark themes. Best suited for mature teens 15+, not recommended for younger children.

What age is The Amateur suitable for?

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

Is The Amateur 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

2025

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, Action

Synopsis

After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.

Cast

Rami Malek

Heller

Holt McCallany

Director Moore

Danny Sapani

Caleb

Rachel Brosnahan

Sarah

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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