| Overall: | C |
|---|---|
| Violence: | D |
| Sexual Content: | B- |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Run Time: | 118 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 06 Dec 2011 |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
Cowboys and Aliens is rated PG-13: for intense sequences of western and sci-fi action and violence, some partial nudity and a brief crude reference.
Director: Jon Favreau
Cast: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde
Studio: 2011 Universal Pictures
Website: Official site for Cowboys and Aliens.
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