Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 2h 16m
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a high-stakes political thriller that follows Steve Rogers as he uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. The film earned its PG-13 rating for frequent, intense sequences of realistic action, including complex shootouts and gritty, bone-crunching combat. Parents should be aware of a pervasive sense of threat and emotional weight, including the tragic backstory of the Winter Soldier… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier appropriate for kids?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a high-stakes political thriller that follows Steve Rogers as he uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. The film earned its PG-13 rating for frequent, intense sequences of realistic action, including complex shootouts and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
What happens in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:42 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The film features no sexual content, though Natasha Romanoff is sometimes filmed to accentuate her figure, and there is a brief moment where she kisses Steve Rogers as a tactical distraction.
Violence and gore in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
This is an action-heavy film featuring frequent hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and explosive sequences. Characters are shot, stabbed, and suffer visible bruises, blood, and broken bones throughout the high-intensity battles.
Language in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Language is mild, limited to a few uses of words like 'shit' and 'son of a bitch,' alongside occasional uses of 'hell' and 'damn.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Alcohol consumption is incidental, with characters occasionally seen drinking champagne at social or professional settings.
Mature themes in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The narrative explores dark themes of institutional betrayal, the loss of personal agency through brainwashing, and the moral ambiguity of preemptive security measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Captain America: The Winter Soldier appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Captain America: The Winter Soldier is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a high-stakes political thriller that follows Steve Rogers as he uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. The film earned its PG-13 rating for frequent, intense…
What age rating does Captain America: The Winter Soldier have?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Captain America: The Winter Soldier about?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a high-stakes political thriller that follows Steve Rogers as he uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. The film earned its PG-13 rating for frequent, intense sequences of realistic action, including complex shootouts and gritty, bone-crunching combat. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
The film features no sexual content, though Natasha Romanoff is sometimes filmed to accentuate her figure, and there is a brief moment where she kisses Steve Rogers as a tactical distraction.
How violent is Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
This is an action-heavy film featuring frequent hand-to-hand combat, gunfights, and explosive sequences. Characters are shot, stabbed, and suffer visible bruises, blood, and broken bones throughout the high-intensity battles.
Is the language in Captain America: The Winter Soldier appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, limited to a few uses of words like 'shit' and 'son of a bitch,' alongside occasional uses of 'hell' and 'damn.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
Alcohol consumption is incidental, with characters occasionally seen drinking champagne at social or professional settings.
What mature themes appear in Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
The narrative explores dark themes of institutional betrayal, the loss of personal agency through brainwashing, and the moral ambiguity of preemptive security measures.
How long is Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier runs 136 minutes, directed by Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, released in 2014.
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