Is The Italian Job appropriate for children?

# The Italian Job - Parental Guide This PG-13 heist film features strong action violence including explosions and car chases that may be intense for younger children. Language is mild and sexual content minimal, but the overall crime-focused plot and action sequences make it better suited for teenagers than younger children.

What age is The Italian Job suitable for?

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

Is The Italian Job 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

2003

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Crime

Synopsis

Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker, Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.

Cast

Mark Wahlberg

Charlie Croker

Charlize Theron

Stella Bridger

Edward Norton

Steve

Seth Green

Lyle

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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