Killers of the Flower Moon: Common Sense Media's Guide for Parents

Review

"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a 2023 American Western crime film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone. The film is based on the 2017 non-fiction book of the same name by David Grann. The film tells the story of the Osage Indian murders in Oklahoma during the 1920s.

The film has been praised for its performances, direction, and cinematography. However, it has also been criticized for its violence and its portrayal of Native Americans.

Common Sense Media's Review

Common Sense Media gave "Killers of the Flower Moon" a 4 out of 5 stars rating. The site praised the film's performances, direction, and cinematography. However, it also warned parents that the film contains violence and some disturbing images.

What Parents Need to Know

"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a violent film that may not be appropriate for all children. The film contains scenes of violence, torture, and murder. There is also some nudity and sexual content.

Parents should also be aware that the film deals with some heavy themes, such as racism, greed, and corruption.

Violence

The violence in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is graphic and disturbing. There are scenes of people being shot, stabbed, and beaten. There is also a scene of a woman being raped.

Sexual Content

The sexual content in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is brief and non-graphic. There is a scene of a woman undressing and a scene of a couple having sex.

Language

The language in "Killers of the Flower Moon" is strong and includes some racial slurs.

Consumerism

There is no consumerism in "Killers of the Flower Moon."

Positive Messages

"Killers of the Flower Moon" does not contain any positive messages.

Positive Role Models

"Killers of the Flower Moon" does not contain any positive role models.

Violence

• The film contains scenes of violence, torture, and murder.
• There is also a scene of a woman being raped.

Sexual Content

• The sexual content in the film is brief and non-graphic.
• There is a scene of a woman undressing and a scene of a couple having sex.

Language

• The language in the film is strong and includes some racial slurs.

Consumerism

• There is no consumerism in the film.

Positive Messages

• The film does not contain any positive messages.

Positive Role Models

• The film does not contain any positive role models.

What's the Bottom Line?

"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a well-made film with strong performances and stunning cinematography. However, it is also a violent and disturbing film that may not be appropriate for all children. Parents should consider the film's content before deciding whether or not to let their children see it.

Age Recommendation

Common Sense Media recommends that "Killers of the Flower Moon" be rated R for violence, language, and disturbing images.

Release Date

"Killers of the Flower Moon" was released in theaters on May 5, 2023.

Running Time

"Killers of the Flower Moon" has a running time of 130 minutes.

Cast

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart
• Robert De Niro as William Hale
• Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart
• Jesse Plemons as Tom White
• Brendan Fraser as Walter Standridge
• John Lithgow as Henry Roan
• Scott Shepherd as Bryan Burkhart