PG-13

Last Action Hero

This isn't the movies anymore.

1993 • 131 min • Fantasy · Action · Comedy

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Synopsis

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.

Our family guide

Best from age 11

Movie Knight Score

3079 reviews

65 Audience · 3079 · 100%

A young boy with a magic ticket is transported into his favorite action movie, joining an indestructible cop. They team up to stop a villain who escapes into the real world, leading to a blend of fantasy, action, and comedy. The film plays with movie tropes and reality.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Action violence, including gun use and explosions
Some mild language and suggestive remarks
Themes of loss and facing real-world dangers

What it models well

Courage and resilience
Good versus evil
Imagination and creativity

Talk about it after

How movie violence differs from real-life consequences
The concept of breaking the fourth wall in storytelling
Recognizing movie clichés and tropes

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Last Action Hero. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.