Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Irishman - Parental Guide
This lengthy crime drama contains strong violence and language throughout, making it unsuitable for children. The film follows a truck driver drawn into organized crime over decades, featuring graphic scenes and frequent profanity. Due to its mature themes and R rating, it's best reserved for adult viewers.
About this movie
Genre
Crime, Drama, History
Synopsis
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
Cast

Robert De Niro
Frank Sheeran

Joe Pesci
Russell Bufalino

Harvey Keitel
Angelo Bruno
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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