Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido, a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 2h 2m
Alita: Battle Angel earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its frequent and intense sequences of sci-fi action violence. The film's combat involves cyborgs being dismembered, decapitated, and destroyed in brutal ways, though the violence is largely free of blood and gore, instead showing mechanical parts and fluids. Parents should be aware of one use of "fuck," other profanity, and some emotionally intense themes, including the death of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Alita: Battle Angel appropriate for kids?
Alita: Battle Angel earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its frequent and intense sequences of sci-fi action violence. The film's combat involves cyborgs being dismembered, decapitated, and destroyed in brutal ways, though the violence is largely free of blood and gore, instead… Read more — free account
Content severity in Alita: Battle Angel
What happens in Alita: Battle Angel, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Alita: Battle Angel
Sexual content is very light. Alita and her love interest Hugo share a few passionate kisses. When Dr. Ido first assembles Alita, her cyborg body is technically nude, but it is a non-anatomical, doll-like form with no detail. In one brief scene, a female character is seen in lingerie in a non-sexual context.
Violence and gore in Alita: Battle Angel
Violence is strong, frequent, and pervasive, though stylized and mostly directed at cyborgs. There are numerous intense fight scenes featuring martial arts, blades, and explosions. Cyborgs are frequently dismembered, sliced in half, decapitated, and impaled, with some scenes showing their inner mechanics and black/blue fluids. Key moments include Alita being sliced in half mid-torso, a character's face being cut off to reveal the cybernetics underneath, and a main character being mortally wounded on-screen before…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Alita: Battle Angel
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. There is one use of "fuck" spoken by Alita. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "shit," plus "bitch," "asshole," "damn," and "hell."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Alita: Battle Angel
Substance use is mild. Characters are seen drinking alcoholic beverages in a bar setting in several scenes, but there is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in Alita: Battle Angel
The film explores strong, mature themes. Central themes include loss of identity, memory, and loved ones. There is a stark depiction of class warfare between the impoverished Iron City and the elite floating city of Zalem. The plot involves cyborgs being hunted for their parts, and one character is revealed to have been killed and harvested for her organs. The deaths of major characters are sudden and emotional, particularly Hugo's, which is tragic and violent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alita: Battle Angel appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Alita: Battle Angel is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Alita: Battle Angel earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its frequent and intense sequences of sci-fi action violence. The film's combat involves cyborgs being dismembered, decapitated, and destroyed in brutal ways…
What age rating does Alita: Battle Angel have?
Alita: Battle Angel is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Alita: Battle Angel about?
Alita: Battle Angel earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its frequent and intense sequences of sci-fi action violence. The film's combat involves cyborgs being dismembered, decapitated, and destroyed in brutal ways, though the violence is largely free of blood and gore, instead showing mechanical parts and fluids…
Is there sex or nudity in Alita: Battle Angel?
Sexual content is very light. Alita and her love interest Hugo share a few passionate kisses. When Dr. Ido first assembles Alita, her cyborg body is technically nude, but it is a non-anatomical, doll-like form with no detail. In one brief scene, a female…
How violent is Alita: Battle Angel?
Violence is strong, frequent, and pervasive, though stylized and mostly directed at cyborgs. There are numerous intense fight scenes featuring martial arts, blades, and explosions. Cyborgs are frequently dismembered, sliced in half, decapitated, and impaled…
Is the language in Alita: Battle Angel appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a PG-13 film. There is one use of "fuck" spoken by Alita. Other profanity includes multiple uses of "shit," plus "bitch," "asshole," "damn," and "hell."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Alita: Battle Angel?
Substance use is mild. Characters are seen drinking alcoholic beverages in a bar setting in several scenes, but there is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Alita: Battle Angel?
The film explores strong, mature themes. Central themes include loss of identity, memory, and loved ones. There is a stark depiction of class warfare between the impoverished Iron City and the elite floating city of Zalem. The plot involves cyborgs being…
How long is Alita: Battle Angel?
Alita: Battle Angel runs 122 minutes, directed by Robert Rodriguez, released in 2019.
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