12 Angry Men (1957) Poster

(1957)

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Sex & Nudity

Violence & Gore

  • Characters talk about knife fights and other violence, though no actual blood or violence are shown onscreen.
  • A man reenacts a stabbing, causing several other men to gasp, but not injuries.
  • One man becomes angry and lunges at another man, but is physically held back by others.
  • A boy allegedly murdering his father by stabbing is the central point of the film and the killing is discussed at length and very explicitly.

Profanity

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • A man holds a pipe.
  • A man smokes a cigarette while he is questioned and stressed.
  • Some of the jurors smoke.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • A character has an emotional breakdown.
  • The extended discussions about the murder may be difficult for some users.
  • Several intense arguments, including yelling and some minor threats.

Spoilers

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Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Two men demonstrate how a stabbing took place using the actual knife. These two are opposing each other, so it seems like one will actually stab the other. No violence takes place, but the scene can be suspenseful.

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