Bad Boys: Ride or Die carries an R age rating from the MPAA, meaning it is restricted and those under 17 need a parent or adult guardian to watch it. This rating comes from strong action violence, language, and some sexual content that make it unsuitable for young kids.
The movie stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett. They face off against drug cartels and internal police corruption in high-speed chases, shootouts, and explosive fights. These intense scenes include graphic gunplay and brutal hand-to-hand combat, which push the violence into R territory. For example, there are close-up shots of injuries and deaths that feel realistic and scary.
Frequent strong language adds to the rating. The characters swear a lot with words like the F-word and others, fitting their tough cop personas but not kid-friendly. A bit of sexual content shows up too, like suggestive talk and brief nudity in a club scene.
This fits the Bad Boys series pattern. Past films like Bad Boys for Life also got similar ratings for the same reasons. You can check details on sites like https://movieweb.com/netflix-movies-rated-r/, which lists it among top R-rated action flicks, or https://www.flatpanelshd.com/movie/bad_boys_ride_or_die_2024.php, confirming the R label.
Parents should note that while the humor and buddy-cop fun appeal to teens, the rating warns against letting small children see it alone. In Canada, it often gets a 14A or similar, as noted on streaming guides like https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/bad-boys-for-life.
Sources
https://movieweb.com/netflix-movies-rated-r/
https://www.flatpanelshd.com/movie/bad_boys_ride_or_die_2024.php
https://www.justwatch.com/ca/movie/bad-boys-for-life
https://www.imdb.com
