Aquaman (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Aquaman is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Aquaman earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its frequent and intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence. The film features large-scale underwater battles, one-on-one combat with tridents and blades resulting in…

Aquaman is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Aquaman earns its PG-13 rating primarily for its frequent and intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence. The film features large-scale underwater battles, one-on-one combat with tridents and blades resulting in some non-graphic stabbings, and a particularly frightening sequence where characters are attacked by…

Content is very light. Several romantic kisses are shared between main characters. Arthur Curry is shown shirtless in numerous scenes, a common trope for the character.

Violence is frequent, stylized, and a core component of the film. It consists of large-scale sci-fi battles with energy weapons, futuristic submarines, and armies clashing. There are many one-on-one duels fought with tridents, resulting in non-graphic…

Moderate profanity is used throughout. The IMDb parents guide notes multiple uses of "shit" and "bastard," as well as "ass," "hell," "damn," and one instance of "son of a bitch."

Substance use is mild. Arthur and his father are shown drinking beer in a bar and at home in a couple of social, incidental scenes. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.

The film's central themes include intense family conflict, particularly the violent rivalry between half-brothers Arthur and Orm over the throne of Atlantis. Themes of parental loss and abandonment are significant, as Arthur believes his mother was executed…

Aquaman runs 143 minutes, directed by James Wan, released in 2018.

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