My Bodyguard

1980 PG 1h 36m DVD

My Bodyguard

1980 PG 1h 36m DVD
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An easygoing teenager, Clifford Peach (Chris Makepeace, Meatballs) is finding it less than easy to fit in at his new high school, where a tough-talking bully (Matt Dillon, Rumble Fish) terrorizes his classmates and extorts their lunch money. Refusing to pay up, Clifford enlists the aid of an overgrown misfit (Adam Baldwin, Full Metal Jacket) whose mere presence intimidates students and teachers alike. But their "business relationship" soon turns personal as Clifford and the troubled loner forge a winning alliance against their intimidators - and a very special friendship with each other.
Cast
Martin Mull, Adam Baldwin, Richard Bradley, Matt Dillon, Denise Baske, Laura Salenger, Bert Hoddinott, Tim Reyna, Paul Quandt, Tom Rielly, Joan Cusack, Chris Makepeace, Vicky Nelson, Hank Salas, Dean R. Miller, Paul Charbonneau, Ruth Gordon, John Houseman, Jennifer Beals
Director
Tony Bill
Format
DVD
Screen
Pan-and-Scan 1.33:1, Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, French: Dolby Digital Mono, English: Dolby Digital Mono
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 11+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 11+
age 11+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie has violence, sexual innuendo, and some less-than-sterling behavioral examples. A bigger guy is always threatening a smaller one. The conflict culminates in a final vicious fight between the two bodyguards and the two leads. There is occasional mild profanity and an obscene finger gesture. Cliff and his Dad peek at girls through a telescope. One brief, naked male rear in a locker room. Though subtly played, Dad is obviously sleeping with a visiting flight attendant. It is implied that Grandma, a heavy drinker, is also a sex fiend. She sits in the bar of the family's hotel drinking and propositioning any hapless man who wanders in. On the other hand, the movie also effectively addresses themes of difference, frienship, and looking beyond stereotypes.

Sexual Content

Cliff and his dad peek at girls through a telescope. One brief, naked male rear in a locker room. Though subtly played, Dad is obviously sleeping with a visiting flight attendant. It is implied that Grandma is a sex fiend.

Violence

A bigger guy is always threatening a smaller one. A final vicious fight between the two bodyguards and the two leads.

Language

Occasional mild profanity and an obscene finger gesture.

Social Behavior

The main characters' conflict is ultimately resolved by violence.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Grandma is a drinker.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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