Batman: Bad Blood (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Batman: Bad Blood is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Batman: Bad Blood is a PG-13 animated superhero film featuring the disappearance of Bruce Wayne and the struggle of his allies to maintain order in Gotham. Parents should note frequent, stylized action-based violence…

Batman: Bad Blood is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Batman: Bad Blood is a PG-13 animated superhero film featuring the disappearance of Bruce Wayne and the struggle of his allies to maintain order in Gotham. Parents should note frequent, stylized action-based violence, including explosions and hand-to-hand combat. The film also contains mature thematic elements, such…

The film includes minor innuendos and suggestive framing, such as Talia al Ghul's costume design. A character is seen fighting while wearing only underwear after her robe is removed during combat.

Action sequences are frequent and involve stylized combat with weapons, explosions, and physical strikes. Injuries are depicted, including broken bones and instances of characters being killed by henchmen.

Mild profanity is present, including occasional uses of 'shit,' 'hell,' 'bitches,' and 'asshole.'

There is a brief reference to a character's past history of substance abuse and nightlife excess, providing context for her motivation.

Mature themes include the exploration of childhood trauma, grief over lost family members, brainwashing/mind control of world leaders, and the psychological impact of being a clone.

Batman: Bad Blood runs 74 minutes, directed by Jay Oliva, released in 2016.

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