The Irishman
Movie • 2019
His story changed history.
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
The Irishman
Movie • 2019
His story changed history.
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
Bara says...
Ages 17+, but every child is different
This film contains pervasive graphic violence, consistent strong profanity, and complex themes regarding organized crime and moral corruption. Its lengthy runtime and slow-burn narrative style are targeted specifically at mature audiences capable of processing historical drama.
Content Safety Breakdown
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Sex & Nudity
The film contains scenes involving infidelity and brief, non-graphic glimpses of intimacy. Sexual themes are occasionally discussed, but the focus remains on the criminal narrative.
Violence & Gore
The movie features intense scenes of gun violence, including realistic executions and shootings that result in blood splatter. The violence is grounded and carries significant weight throughout the narrative.
Profanity
The dialogue is saturated with extreme language; the word 'f*ck' is used hundreds of times, and 'sh*t' is used frequently in both casual conversation and heated arguments, alongside various other aggressive slurs.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters frequently consume alcohol in social settings and at bars, and period-accurate smoking is pervasive throughout the film. These substances are central to the social culture of the characters portrayed.
Frightening Scenes
The film maintains a heavy, somber tone with significant psychological tension and the constant threat of violence. Several scenes involve high-stakes confrontations that may be unsettling for younger viewers.
Key Insights
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This is a long, serious story about a man who spends his life making bad choices as part of a criminal group and must eventually face the loneliness and sadness those decisions cause.
Content Warnings
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What Parents Need to Know
The film features explicit violence, including shootings and graphic physical trauma, alongside constant, coarse adult language. It is a slow-paced historical drama that requires significant maturity to understand the gravity of the characters' actions.
What Kids Can Learn
Viewers can observe the historical impact of union power and the sociological consequences of criminal allegiance.
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Why Parents Might Like It
It offers a sophisticated, career-capping performance study of legendary actors directed by an auteur, suitable for fans of epic historical crime dramas.
Positives & Learning
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Positive Messages
The narrative emphasizes the long-term, isolating consequences of choosing a life of crime and betrayal over personal integrity and family connection.
Positive Role Models
Characters demonstrate loyalty to corrupt organizations rather than moral principles, serving as cautionary figures regarding the destructive nature of criminal lifestyles.
Diverse Representations
The cast features various ethnic portrayals reflecting the mid-20th-century labor and organized crime landscape, though the narrative focus remains on a specific demographic.
Educational Value
Provides historical insight into the power dynamics of 20th-century American labor unions and the intersection of political figures with organized crime.
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