Parents need to know that Scarface is extremely violent from start to finish and is not recommended to anyone under the age of 17. It has developed a cultlike following, especially among teenage males.

Is Scarface rated R?

Most of the violence isn't too bad besides the chainsaw scene and shootout at the end of the movie which are pretty graphic. Rated R for strong bloody violence and pervasive language throughout, strong drug use and some nudity.

Why is Scarface R rated?

De Palma, the director of ''Carrie'' and ''Blow Out,'' the seven-member rating board gave ''Scarface'' an X for ''excessive and cumulative violence and for language.