Captain Marvel (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 2h 4m
Captain Marvel received its PG-13 rating for sustained sequences of sci-fi action and violence. The film follows Carol Danvers as she's caught in a war between two alien races, the Kree and the Skrulls, and features frequent stylized combat with energy blasts, fistfights, and spaceship battles. Some moments may be intense for younger viewers, including a brief but somewhat clinical alien autopsy, the off-screen execution of a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Captain Marvel appropriate for kids?
Captain Marvel received its PG-13 rating for sustained sequences of sci-fi action and violence. The film follows Carol Danvers as she's caught in a war between two alien races, the Kree and the Skrulls, and features frequent stylized combat with energy blasts, fistfights, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Captain Marvel
What happens in Captain Marvel, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Captain Marvel
A brief, non-sexual scene involves a formless alien shapeshifting into a woman in a bikini; the bikini top forms just in time to cover the chest, and no nudity is shown. In another scene, Carol takes clothes from a plastic female mannequin, and its bare chest is briefly visible.
Violence and gore in Captain Marvel
Contains frequent, sustained sequences of stylized sci-fi action typical of a Marvel film. Violence includes fistfights, characters being thrown, and combat using energy blasts and alien weaponry. A brief but potentially disturbing autopsy scene shows a Skrull's body cut open with organs visible. A character is shot and killed, and another is executed just off-screen with an audible blast. Kree aliens bleed blue blood in a few scenes. A friendly cat-like alien is revealed to have large tentacles and attacks…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Captain Marvel
Language is infrequent and mild for a PG-13 film. It includes uses of "ass," a couple uses of "hell," and one instance each of "bastard" and "shit."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Captain Marvel
The film contains minimal substance use, primarily limited to a brief scene set in a dive bar frequented by bikers. During this sequence, secondary characters are shown drinking bottles of beer in the background, though no intoxication is depicted. The scene is short and serves mainly to establish the setting and the protagonist's fish-out-of-water dynamic on Earth.
Mature themes in Captain Marvel
The film's central themes include memory loss, identity, and the discovery of one's past. There are significant themes of war, with discussions of refugees and the reveal that one side is not the evil aggressor it was painted to be. Carol is subjected to sustained gaslighting and emotional manipulation by her mentor, Yon-Rogg, and the Kree's Supreme Intelligence. The death of a mentor figure in a flashback is a key plot point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Captain Marvel appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Captain Marvel is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Captain Marvel received its PG-13 rating for sustained sequences of sci-fi action and violence. The film follows Carol Danvers as she's caught in a war between two alien races, the Kree and the Skrulls, and features…
What age rating does Captain Marvel have?
Captain Marvel is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Captain Marvel about?
Captain Marvel received its PG-13 rating for sustained sequences of sci-fi action and violence. The film follows Carol Danvers as she's caught in a war between two alien races, the Kree and the Skrulls, and features frequent stylized combat with energy blasts, fistfights, and spaceship battles. Some moments may be…
Is there sex or nudity in Captain Marvel?
A brief, non-sexual scene involves a formless alien shapeshifting into a woman in a bikini; the bikini top forms just in time to cover the chest, and no nudity is shown. In another scene, Carol takes clothes from a plastic female mannequin, and its bare chest…
How violent is Captain Marvel?
Contains frequent, sustained sequences of stylized sci-fi action typical of a Marvel film. Violence includes fistfights, characters being thrown, and combat using energy blasts and alien weaponry. A brief but potentially disturbing autopsy scene shows a…
Is the language in Captain Marvel appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild for a PG-13 film. It includes uses of "ass," a couple uses of "hell," and one instance each of "bastard" and "shit."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Captain Marvel?
The film contains minimal substance use, primarily limited to a brief scene set in a dive bar frequented by bikers. During this sequence, secondary characters are shown drinking bottles of beer in the background, though no intoxication is depicted. The scene…
What mature themes appear in Captain Marvel?
The film's central themes include memory loss, identity, and the discovery of one's past. There are significant themes of war, with discussions of refugees and the reveal that one side is not the evil aggressor it was painted to be. Carol is subjected to…
How long is Captain Marvel?
Captain Marvel runs 124 minutes, directed by Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden, released in 2019.
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