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Is The Book of Eli safe for children?

R Action, Thriller, Science Fiction Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Book of Eli - Parental Guide "The Book of Eli" is rated R for strong violence and language in a dark, post-apocalyptic setting. The film contains intense action sequences, brutal combat, and moderate sexual content that make it unsuitable for children. Parents should reserve this mature thriller for older teens and adults only.
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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
2010
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Synopsis

A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

Cast
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Eli
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Carnegie
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis
Solara
Ray Stevenson
Ray Stevenson
Redridge
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
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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