Is The Courier appropriate for children?

# The Courier - Parental Guide "The Courier" is an R-rated crime thriller with strong violence and language that make it unsuitable for children. The plot involves criminal activity and dangerous situations, with moderate sexual content and scary moments throughout. This film is best reserved for mature teens and adults only.

What age is The Courier suitable for?

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

Is The Courier 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

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2012

Rating

Genre

Action, Crime

Synopsis

A shady FBI agent recruits a courier to deliver a mysterious package to a vengeful master criminal who has recently resurfaced with a diabolical plan.

Cast

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Courier

Josie Ho

Anna

Til Schweiger

Lispy

Miguel Ferrer

Mr. Capo

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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