Angels & Demons (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Angels & Demons is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. Robert Langdon must race against time to prevent a secret society from destroying Vatican City with antimatter on the eve of a papal election. Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor. PG-13 is appropriate.

Angels & Demons is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

Robert Langdon must race against time to prevent a secret society from destroying Vatican City with antimatter on the eve of a papal election. Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor. PG-13 is appropriate.

There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in the film. The focus remains strictly on the intellectual mystery and the physical pursuit of the culprits, maintaining a tone appropriate for a general PG-13 audience.

Branded and murdered cardinals. An explosion. Action thriller violence consistent with PG-13.

The film contains moderate language consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional use of terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'bastard.' A single instance of a stronger expletive is used for emphasis during a moment of high tension as the protagonists face…

There is no depiction of illegal drug use or smoking throughout the movie. Some scenes feature characters in social settings where alcohol might be present in the background, but no instances of intoxication or substance abuse occur.

A tighter film than The Da Vinci Code — the Vatican setting provides genuine visual splendour. The antimatter MacGuffin requires accepting the film's science fiction. The twist involving Ewan McGregor's character is well-executed.

Angels & Demons runs 138 minutes, directed by Ron Howard, released in 2009.

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