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The Third Man Review

For Families provided by Common Sense Media

OK for kids 13+

As powerful and original now as it was in 1949.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this movie sets out to entertain, and does so ingeniously, without blood or sensational violence. Still, the shadowy, suspenseful mood and wry dialogue may not appeal to some preteens, so this one is better for teens and their parents.

  • Families can talk about the filmmaking techniques used in this 1949 film, and how it compares to the more action-oriented spy thrillers of today.

The good stuff
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    Messages: Not an issue

What to watch for
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    Violence: None except for a few fatal gunshots, only by reference. A murder scene is tastefully presented without a drop of blood. The dark, haunting mood and a chase through a winding sewer system might unnerve some preteen viewers.

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    Sex: Not an issue

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    Language: Not an issue

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    Consumerism: Not an issue

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    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue

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