A-X-L (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The life of a teenage boy is forever altered by a chance encounter with cutting edge military technology.
Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 38m
A-X-L is a sci-fi adventure rated PG for its action sequences, peril, and thematic elements. The story follows a teen, Miles, who befriends a top-secret robotic military dog, leading to frequent chase scenes, robot fights, and tension. The most intense scene involves the robot being attacked and set on fire with a flamethrower by bullies, which may upset some viewers. Other content includes some mild suggestive material, brief teen… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A-X-L appropriate for kids?
A-X-L is a sci-fi adventure rated PG for its action sequences, peril, and thematic elements. The story follows a teen, Miles, who befriends a top-secret robotic military dog, leading to frequent chase scenes, robot fights, and tension. The most intense scene involves the robot… Read more — free account
Content severity in A-X-L
What happens in A-X-L, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:23 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:36 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in A-X-L
Content is light. A teen girl is sometimes seen in outfits that show cleavage and her midriff, and wears a bikini top in a beach scene at the end. The two main teen characters, Miles and Sara, flirt and share a couple of brief, romantic kisses.
Violence and gore in A-X-L
The film contains moderate sci-fi action and peril, but no blood or gore. A-X-L, the robot dog, engages in several fights, using its strength and non-lethal weapons to subdue human soldiers and bullies. There are multiple high-speed motorcycle chases with crashes. In a key scene, bullies attack A-X-L with a flamethrower, setting it ablaze. A-X-L also hunts down a character in revenge before being stopped. A climactic chase involves a helicopter pursuing Miles and A-X-L.
Language in A-X-L
Language is mild and infrequent, consistent with its PG rating. There are a few uses of words like "hell," "damn," and "pissed," as well as general teen insults like "loser."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A-X-L
There is a brief scene depicting underage drinking. During a party sequence, teens, including the film's antagonists, are shown holding and drinking from red cups and beer bottles.
Mature themes in A-X-L
The film's primary themes involve friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, centered on the bond between Miles and the robot A-X-L. It also explores bullying, with antagonists relentlessly targeting the main characters. The most significant thematic moments involve A-X-L being badly damaged by bullies and a climactic scene where the robot appears to sacrifice itself in a large explosion to save its friend, which is portrayed as an emotional loss.
Scary moments in A-X-L
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A-X-L yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A-X-L appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A-X-L is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. A-X-L is a sci-fi adventure rated PG for its action sequences, peril, and thematic elements. The story follows a teen, Miles, who befriends a top-secret robotic military dog, leading to frequent chase scenes, robot…
What age rating does A-X-L have?
A-X-L is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is A-X-L about?
A-X-L is a sci-fi adventure rated PG for its action sequences, peril, and thematic elements. The story follows a teen, Miles, who befriends a top-secret robotic military dog, leading to frequent chase scenes, robot fights, and tension. The most intense scene involves the robot being attacked and set on fire with a…
Is there sex or nudity in A-X-L?
Content is light. A teen girl is sometimes seen in outfits that show cleavage and her midriff, and wears a bikini top in a beach scene at the end. The two main teen characters, Miles and Sara, flirt and share a couple of brief, romantic kisses.
How violent is A-X-L?
The film contains moderate sci-fi action and peril, but no blood or gore. A-X-L, the robot dog, engages in several fights, using its strength and non-lethal weapons to subdue human soldiers and bullies. There are multiple high-speed motorcycle chases with…
Is the language in A-X-L appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent, consistent with its PG rating. There are a few uses of words like "hell," "damn," and "pissed," as well as general teen insults like "loser."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A-X-L?
There is a brief scene depicting underage drinking. During a party sequence, teens, including the film's antagonists, are shown holding and drinking from red cups and beer bottles.
What mature themes appear in A-X-L?
The film's primary themes involve friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, centered on the bond between Miles and the robot A-X-L. It also explores bullying, with antagonists relentlessly targeting the main characters. The most significant thematic moments involve…
How long is A-X-L?
A-X-L runs 98 minutes, directed by Oliver Daly, released in 2018.
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