Watchly Safety Review

I Opened A FREE BANK

10:52 · 129.8M views · November 23, 2019

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

6Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but heavily promotes materialism and wealth flexing through a staged 'free bank' stunt. The positive side is that it showcases generosity and helping people in need, with emotional moments like a woman receiving money to visit her family. However, the core message equates happiness with giving away large sums of cash, which can skew a child's understanding of money and charity.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

No strong or crude language appears anywhere in this video. The language is consistently clean and family-friendly.

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video includes a brief, transparent mention of merchandise (New Merch - https://mrbeast.store) and a mention of Viewstats in the description. These are disclosed in the description, not hidden within the content, so they are not considered hidden advertising.

See evidence (2)

“New Merch - https://mrbeast.store”

“Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The video centers on giving away large sums of money, which inherently involves wealth. However, the focus is on generosity and helping others, not on flaunting wealth for status. The tone is philanthropic rather than materialistic.

See evidence (2)

“I'd rather not have money and see things like that.”

“We're happy to help.”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video does not use parasocial manipulation. The creator interacts with participants in a genuine, generous manner without guilt-tripping or emotional coercion.

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video includes a playful CTA in the description ('SUBSCRIBE AND ILL BUY AN OSTRICH FOR CHANDLER') but it is not manipulative or guilt-tripping. No engagement baiting is present.

See evidence (1)

“SUBSCRIBE AND ILL BUY AN OSTRICH FOR CHANDLER”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video has a stunt-like premise (opening a free bank) but it is executed in a positive, generous manner. The focus is on giving away money to help people, not on shock value or destruction.

See evidence (1)

“I wanted to open a free bank, so I did what any logical person does. I rented a real bank, grabbed a ton of money, hired all of my friends as tellers...”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video is essentially a high-budget prank where the creator, MrBeast, gives away thousands of dollars to strangers in a fake bank setup. While it promotes generosity and helping others, it also glorifies wealth and materialism, as the focus is on the excitement of receiving large sums of money. The video includes mild language (e.g., 'hell') and moments of emotional manipulation, such as a woman crying over her husband's health issues. On the positive side, it can spark discussions about charity and the value of money, but it may also lead children to expect unrealistic generosity or misunderstand how banks work. There are no sexual, violent, or substance-related concerns.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think MrBeast gave away all that money? Was it just for fun, or was there a deeper reason?
2How do you think the people who received the money felt? Do you think it's better to give money or to help in other ways?
3What did you learn about banks from this video? Is it realistic to get free money from a bank?
4If you had a lot of money, what would you do with it? Would you give it away or save it? Why?

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What's This Video About?

New Merch - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ SUBSCRIBE AND ILL BUY AN OSTRICH FOR CHANDLER Transparency: We used motion picture money when making this video. Everyone who received money in the video were paid by check after they left for security purposes(I can’t just carry 6 figures in cash lol). Everyone received 100% of the money they were given. For any questions or inquiries regarding this video please reach out to chucky@mrbeastbusiness.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- follow all of these or i will kick you • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrBeast6000/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast -------------------------------------------------------------------- i bet your going to check this now for secret messages....

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger children may not understand the staged nature of the video and could develop unrealistic expectations about money and banks, while older kids can grasp the entertainment value and discuss the underlying themes of generosity and materialism.

Is this video safe for my child to watch?

Yes, it is generally safe as it contains no violence, sexual content, or substance use. However, it does promote materialism and wealth flexing, which may influence children's attitudes toward money. There is also a brief moment of mild language ('hell').

Does the video contain any hidden advertising or sponsored content?

The video has a low score for hidden advertising, but it is essentially a promotional stunt for MrBeast's brand. The creator gives away money to generate views and engagement, which is a form of self-promotion. There are no third-party sponsorships visible.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video has limited educational value. It does not teach about how banks actually work—instead, it presents a fantasy scenario. However, it can spark discussions about generosity, the value of money, and the difference between real and staged content.

Are there any emotional or manipulative moments in the video?

Yes, there are emotional moments, such as a woman crying as she receives money to visit her family after her husband's health issues. These moments are genuine but may be used to evoke an emotional response from viewers, which could be considered manipulative. Parents should discuss these scenes with children.

Does the video encourage gambling or risky behavior?

No, the video does not feature gambling mechanics. However, it does show people receiving money without earning it, which could promote a 'get rich quick' mindset. The ATM scene where kicking it gives money might be seen as encouraging destructive behavior, but it is clearly staged.