Bumblebee (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.
Rated PG-13 • 2018 • 1h 54m
Bumblebee received its PG-13 rating primarily for sequences of sci-fi action violence. While toned down from other films in the franchise, the violence is still significant and includes numerous robot-on-robot battles featuring dismemberment, impalement, and explosions. The most intense scene involves two human characters being killed by an energy weapon, dissolving them into liquid. Beyond the action, the film deals with themes of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Bumblebee appropriate for kids?
Bumblebee received its PG-13 rating primarily for sequences of sci-fi action violence. While toned down from other films in the franchise, the violence is still significant and includes numerous robot-on-robot battles featuring dismemberment, impalement, and explosions. The most… Read more — free account
Content severity in Bumblebee
What happens in Bumblebee, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:07 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:14 ♥ Sex & Nudity 1/10
Sex and nudity in Bumblebee
This category is very light. There is a brief kiss between two adults early in the film. In another scene, a character takes his shirt off after a drink is spilled on it. A passing comment alludes to a character having unsuccessfully tried to "sleep with" someone's sister. A poster of a woman in a bikini is visible in the background of one scene.
Violence and gore in Bumblebee
Moderate-to-strong. The film's violence is frequent but almost entirely involves robot-on-robot combat. Giant robots are shot, blown up, impaled, and dismembered. One Autobot is graphically sliced in half vertically. Another has his voice box torn out. Bumblebee is captured and tortured with electric shocks. Two human characters are killed on-screen when a Decepticon weapon dissolves them into a gelatinous heap. Human characters are often in peril but sustain only minor, non-gory injuries for the most part.
Language in Bumblebee
Mild. The profanity is infrequent but includes a few uses of "shit". Other language includes "hell," "damn," and "dumb-ass." There are also exclamatory uses of "God" and "Jesus."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bumblebee
None. There is no on-screen smoking, drinking, or drug use. In one scene, a mother asks her daughter if she is on drugs, but it's a brief, passing question.
Mature themes in Bumblebee
The primary theme is Charlie's grief and depression following the death of her father, which is a central part of her character arc. Themes of friendship, finding one's purpose, and loss are also prominent. There are scenes of peril and emotional distress, such as when characters are captured or believe a friend has been killed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bumblebee appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Bumblebee is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Bumblebee received its PG-13 rating primarily for sequences of sci-fi action violence. While toned down from other films in the franchise, the violence is still significant and includes numerous robot-on-robot battles…
What age rating does Bumblebee have?
Bumblebee is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Bumblebee about?
Bumblebee received its PG-13 rating primarily for sequences of sci-fi action violence. While toned down from other films in the franchise, the violence is still significant and includes numerous robot-on-robot battles featuring dismemberment, impalement, and explosions. The most intense scene involves two human…
Is there sex or nudity in Bumblebee?
This category is very light. There is a brief kiss between two adults early in the film. In another scene, a character takes his shirt off after a drink is spilled on it. A passing comment alludes to a character having unsuccessfully tried to "sleep with"…
How violent is Bumblebee?
Moderate-to-strong. The film's violence is frequent but almost entirely involves robot-on-robot combat. Giant robots are shot, blown up, impaled, and dismembered. One Autobot is graphically sliced in half vertically. Another has his voice box torn out…
Is the language in Bumblebee appropriate for kids?
Mild. The profanity is infrequent but includes a few uses of "shit". Other language includes "hell," "damn," and "dumb-ass." There are also exclamatory uses of "God" and "Jesus."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bumblebee?
None. There is no on-screen smoking, drinking, or drug use. In one scene, a mother asks her daughter if she is on drugs, but it's a brief, passing question.
What mature themes appear in Bumblebee?
The primary theme is Charlie's grief and depression following the death of her father, which is a central part of her character arc. Themes of friendship, finding one's purpose, and loss are also prominent. There are scenes of peril and emotional distress…
How long is Bumblebee?
Bumblebee runs 114 minutes, directed by Travis Knight, released in 2018.
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