Tower Heist is a 2011 American heist comedy film directed by Brett Ratner and starring Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Téa Leoni, Alan Alda, and Gabourey Sidibe. The film follows a group of working-class people who plan a heist to steal back their retirement savings from a wealthy businessman who stole it from them.
The film is rated PG-13 for some strong language, sexual humor, and brief violence. While it is not a particularly violent or graphic film, there are some scenes that may be inappropriate for younger children. For example, there is a scene in which a character is shot in the leg, and another scene in which a character is beaten up. There is also some strong language throughout the film, including the use of the f-word.
Tower Heist Parents Guide
Heist comedy with strong language and violence.
- Rated PG-13 for language, sexual humor, and violence.
- Some scenes may be inappropriate for younger children.
- Brief violence, including shooting and beating.
- Strong language, including use of the f-word.
- Some sexual humor, including references to sex and nudity.
- Overall, suitable for older teenagers and adults.
- Parents should preview the film before allowing younger children to watch.
Parents should also be aware that the film contains some positive messages about teamwork and standing up for what is right. However, these messages are sometimes overshadowed by the film’s more comedic elements.
Rated PG-13 for language, sexual humor, and violence.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has rated Tower Heist PG-13 for language, sexual humor, and violence. This means that the film may be inappropriate for children under 13.
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Strong language:
The film contains some strong language, including the use of the f-word. This may be inappropriate for younger children.
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Sexual humor:
The film contains some sexual humor, including references to sex and nudity. For example, there is a scene in which a character is shown wearing only a towel, and another scene in which a character makes a joke about oral sex. This humor may be inappropriate for younger children.
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Violence:
The film contains some violence, including shooting and beating. However, the violence is not particularly graphic or gratuitous. For example, there is a scene in which a character is shot in the leg, but the wound is not shown in detail. This violence may be appropriate for older children, but parents should preview the film before allowing younger children to watch.
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Overall:
Tower Heist is rated PG-13 for language, sexual humor, and violence. Parents should preview the film before allowing younger children to watch. However, older teenagers and adults may find the film to be enjoyable.
Parents should also be aware that the film contains some positive messages about teamwork and standing up for what is right. However, these messages are sometimes overshadowed by the film’s more comedic elements.