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Parents' Guide to

Nobody Movie R 2021 92 minutes

• Common Sense Says
• Parents Say 10 Reviews
• Kids Say 29 Reviews

Common Sense Media Review

By Tara McNamara , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 16+

Revenge actioner is extremely violent; guns, drugs, cursing.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Nobody is an action crime thriller about Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), a suburban husband/father who's pushed to the brink after a home invasion. Looking for an outlet for his rage, Hutch ends up taking down a group of young men who are out for a night…

Why Age 16+? Violence & Scariness

Tons of guns. Graphic violence with shootings, bombings, stabbings, and physical

Language

Strong language includes "ass," "goddamn," "s--t," "hell," "goddamn," and heavy

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Villain snorts cocaine. Drinking throughout. Smoking that's presented with an el

Sex, Romance & Nudity

Glimpse of BDSM photographs, including a woman in an outfit that reveals her rea

Products & Purchases

A classic sports car gets a lot of worshipful screen time.

Any Positive Content? Positive Messages

Not a message movie, but there's an underlying notion that you shouldn't judge a

Positive Role Models

Hutch protects his family and prioritizes their safety, and he demonstrates self

• Parents Need to Know

  Parents need to know that Nobody is an action crime thriller about Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), a suburban husband/father who's pushed to the brink after a home invasion. Looking for an outlet for his rage, Hutch ends up taking down a group of young men who are out for a night of partying, putting them all in the hospital and near death. His targets aren't portrayed as great guys -- they drive under the influence, and they make an inappropriate comment to a young woman who's sitting alone on a bus -- but their behavior doesn't warrant Hutch's vicious attack. Violence is graphic and extreme, escalating as the film progresses, with deaths getting more over-the-top and gory. Think shootings, stabbings, punches, bombings, and more. And so many guns: Nearly every male character is packing a weapon or blowing someone away, with pieces ranging from a .38 special to an Uzi. (Toxic masculinity, anyone?) The villain snorts cocaine, and heroic characters drink. Language is strong, with "f--k" as the word of choice. There's a quick glimpse of BDSM photos.

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• Violence & Scariness

  a lot

  Tons of guns. Graphic violence with shootings, bombings, stabbings, and physical fighting that uses any nearby object as a weapon. Gory, bloody wounds, including faces being blown off.

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• Language

  a lot

  Strong language includes "ass," "goddamn," "s--t," "hell," "goddamn," and heavy use of "f--k." Exclamatory use of "Jesus" and "God."

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• Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

  some

  Villain snorts cocaine. Drinking throughout. Smoking that's presented with an element of "cool."

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• Sex, Romance & Nudity

  a little

  Glimpse of BDSM photographs, including a woman in an outfit that reveals her rear. Reference to lack of sex in a marriage.

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• Products & Purchases

  very little

  A classic sports car gets a lot of worshipful screen time.

• Positive Messages

  very little

  Not a message movie, but there's an underlying notion that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

• Positive Role Models

  very little

  Hutch protects his family and prioritizes their safety, and he demonstrates self-defense skills, but he also viciously attacks people. No notable diverse representations.

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• Parents Say (10)
• Kids Say (29)

age 17+

Based on 10 parent reviews

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Based on 29 kid reviews

Kids say this is a great film for teens and mature audiences, praised for its engaging action sequences, dark humor, and plot centered around a man's journey into violence while trying to protect his family. However, it is heavily criticized for its extreme violence, excessive swearing, and gory content, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

• intense violence
• strong language
• great action scenes
• family themes
• dark humor
• not for kids

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What's the Story?

In NOBODY, Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk); his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen); and their kids, Blake (Gage Munroe) and Sammy (Paisley Cadorath), have a peaceful suburban life. But after a home robbery, Hutch has a violent awakening and goes on a rampage to protect himself and his family from a dangerous Russian gangster.

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Is It Any Good?

Our review: Parents say (10 ): Kids say (29 ):

Odenkirk's winky "Dadsploitation" film feels destined for cult status. It's about a man who feels emasculated by the mundanity of suburban married life. After his home is invaded and his teen son beaten in the mayhem, he reclaims the throne that his testerone seems to demand with force and might -- or at least, that's how some sympathetic viewers may see it. But while the situation is played out seriously, there's an underlying dark comedic element that's in on the joke; it's almost but not quite parody. It's not funny, per se, but some odd, quirky moments will manifest as quotable lines -- the kind that show up on T-shirts.

Part of Nobody's weird wackiness is the increasing creativity of the violence. What starts as mesmerizing kick-butt takedowns morphs into cartoon violence on par with Wile E. Coyote cartoons. It seems meant to make viewers guffaw while still being bloody disgusting. The whole endeavor is evidence that toxic masculinity is alive and well, even if it now sometimes comes with a wink and a smile. Part of it is the unabashed embrace of two macho clichés: a classic sports car and a cache of guns (which, but of course, end up not being as effective as two fists). The film is really kind of ridiculous, and it knows it. That's what makes it fun.

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Talk to Your Kids About ...

• Families can talk about the violence in Nobody. Does its over-the-top nature lessen its impact? Or does the sheer volume make it impossible to ignore? How does the impact compare to that of movies with more realistic violence?

• How does this compare to other "dad vigilante" films you've seen? Some examples are Taken, Die Hard, and Death Wish.

• Discuss Hutch's attack on the men on the bus. Do you think they deserved what he did to them? How does the story work to make viewers feel OK with the fact that Hutch hurt them so severely? Did he have other options?

• What is "toxic masculinity"? Do you think it's on display in Nobody? Why is it important for male characters to show emotion on-screen and not rely solely on aggression to solve problems?

• What elements are intended to show that this film has a satirical edge?

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Movie Details

• In theaters : March 26, 2021
• On DVD or streaming : June 22, 2021
• Cast : Bob Odenkirk , Connie Nielsen , Christopher Lloyd
• Director : Ilya Naishuller
• Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
• Studio : Universal Pictures
• Genre : Action/Adventure
• Run time : 92 minutes
• MPAA rating : R
• MPAA explanation : strong violence and bloody images, language throughout and brief drug use
• Last updated : October 9, 2025

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