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

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.

Rated PG-13 • 2018 • 1h 25m

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Batman Ninja follows the caped crusader and his rogues' gallery as they are transported from Arkham Asylum to feudal Japan. The film is rated PG-13 for stylized, intense action sequences, and the unsettling, villainous nature of the Joker. While the combat is high-energy, it lacks realistic blood or gore, focusing instead on fantastical swordplay and massive robot battles. Younger viewers or those sensitive to dark, chaotic imagery… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Koichi Yamadera
Koichi Yamadera
Wataru Takagi
Wataru Takagi
Rie Kugimiya
Rie Kugimiya
Ai Kakuma
Ai Kakuma
Hochu Otsuka
Hochu Otsuka
Daisuke Ono
Daisuke Ono
Akira Ishida
Akira Ishida
Kengo Kawanishi
Kengo Kawanishi
Yuki Kaji
Yuki Kaji
Junichi Suwabe
Junichi Suwabe
Cho
Cho
Takehito Koyasu
Takehito Koyasu
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Is Batman Ninja appropriate for kids?

Batman Ninja follows the caped crusader and his rogues' gallery as they are transported from Arkham Asylum to feudal Japan. The film is rated PG-13 for stylized, intense action sequences, and the unsettling, villainous nature of the Joker. While the combat is high-energy, it… Read more — free account

Content severity in Batman Ninja

Sex Moderate 3/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Batman Ninja, moment by moment

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  2. 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Batman Ninja

Contains brief, suggestive imagery where female characters are depicted in form-fitting clothing that accentuates their figures and reveals cleavage. This remains at a moderate level and is not explicit.

Violence and gore in Batman Ninja

Frequent, moderate-intensity action is present throughout the film, including sword fights, martial arts, and giant robot combat. While characters are regularly struck and endangered, there is minimal blood and no realistic gore, keeping the violence within the bounds of a standard action-adventure animation.

Language in Batman Ninja

Contains infrequent, mild profanity, including the use of terms like 'ass' and other minor insults, used sparingly by the characters.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Batman Ninja

There is no on-screen drug use or smoking depicted in the film.

Mature themes in Batman Ninja

The film explores themes of manipulation, power struggles, and the chaos caused by villains taking over a feudal society. The psychological threat posed by the Joker and the concept of a timeline-altering catastrophe represent the primary mature thematic elements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batman Ninja appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Batman Ninja is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Batman Ninja follows the caped crusader and his rogues' gallery as they are transported from Arkham Asylum to feudal Japan. The film is rated PG-13 for stylized, intense action sequences, and the unsettling, villainous…

What age rating does Batman Ninja have?

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

What is Batman Ninja about?

Batman Ninja follows the caped crusader and his rogues' gallery as they are transported from Arkham Asylum to feudal Japan. The film is rated PG-13 for stylized, intense action sequences, and the unsettling, villainous nature of the Joker. While the combat is high-energy, it lacks realistic blood or gore, focusing…

Is there sex or nudity in Batman Ninja?

Contains brief, suggestive imagery where female characters are depicted in form-fitting clothing that accentuates their figures and reveals cleavage. This remains at a moderate level and is not explicit.

How violent is Batman Ninja?

Frequent, moderate-intensity action is present throughout the film, including sword fights, martial arts, and giant robot combat. While characters are regularly struck and endangered, there is minimal blood and no realistic gore, keeping the violence within…

Is the language in Batman Ninja appropriate for kids?

Contains infrequent, mild profanity, including the use of terms like 'ass' and other minor insults, used sparingly by the characters.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Batman Ninja?

There is no on-screen drug use or smoking depicted in the film.

What mature themes appear in Batman Ninja?

The film explores themes of manipulation, power struggles, and the chaos caused by villains taking over a feudal society. The psychological threat posed by the Joker and the concept of a timeline-altering catastrophe represent the primary mature thematic…

How long is Batman Ninja?

Batman Ninja runs 85 minutes, directed by Jumpei Mizusaki, released in 2018.

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