The Crow Age Rating Explained
The Crow movies carry an R rating from the MPAA, meaning they are restricted to viewers under 17 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This rating comes from strong violence, gore, language, and some sexual content that makes them too intense for younger audiences.[1][4]
The original 1994 film stars Brandon Lee as Eric Draven, a musician brought back to life by a crow to avenge his and his fiancee Shelly’s brutal murders. It shows graphic fights, shootings, stabbings, and deaths with lots of blood. There is also a scene where Shelly is raped and beaten, adding to the dark tone. Bad language fills the script, and the overall revenge story feels grim and scary.[2]
Review sites call it R-rated for good reason, noting the “righteous violence” that drew in teens back then despite the rating.[1] Kids-in-Mind, which breaks down content more deeply, would likely score the first movie high on violence and gore scales from 0 to 10, though exact numbers need a full review.[6]
The 2024 reboot directed by Rupert Sanders keeps the R rating too. It follows a similar plot with Eric seeking revenge, but tones down some parts like removing sexual violence against Shelly. Still, it packs intense action, deaths, and a focus on teen-like angst with no real adult heroes.[1][4]
Both versions appeal to fans of goth comics and dark revenge tales from James O’Barr’s book. Fandango notes you need to be 18 for some account features tied to tickets, underlining the mature theme.[3] Sites like IMDb list them with user ratings that match the heavy content.[5]
If you like superhero-style stories with a twist of horror, like a mix of Batman and Joker vibes, these fit but stick to the rating.[2]
Sources
https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/rupert-sanders/the-crow-2024-review
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%ED%81%AC%EB%A1%9C%EC%9A%B0(%EC%98%81%ED%99%94)
https://www.fandango.com/the-crow-1994-344/movie-photos-posters
https://www.avclub.com/the-crow-2024-review
https://www.imdb.com
https://members.kids-in-mind.com
