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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Director: Sam Raimi
Released: 2022
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

Rated PG-13 • 2022 • 2h 6m

Directed by Sam Raimi

7.2

10K+

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Age

13+

This film's PG-13 rating is due to intense sequences of fantasy violence, horror elements, and frightening images that are significantly stronger than in typical Marvel films. The plot follows Doctor Strange as he tries to protect a teenager from the Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff), whose grief has corrupted her. Parents should be aware of several brutal and startling death scenes, including a sequence where Wanda graphically kills… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

Xochitl Gomez

Elizabeth Olsen

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Benedict Wong

Rachel McAdams

Jett Klyne

Julian Hilliard

Michael Stuhlbarg

Hayley Atwell

Anson Mount

Lashana Lynch

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Content severity in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Sex Mild 2/10

Violence Intense 8/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 1/10

Themes Strong 7/10

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Sex and nudity in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Virtually absent. There is no nudity or sexual content. A brief flashback shows the character America Chavez as a young child with her two mothers. The main romantic subplot between Strange and Christine involves conversations about their past relationship but contains no sexual behavior.

Violence and gore in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Strong and often graphic fantasy violence that leans into the horror genre. The film's centerpiece of violence is a sequence where Wanda brutally massacres the members of the Illuminati: one's head is imploded, another is shredded into strips, one is bisected by a shield, and another has their neck snapped. Early in the film, a large one-eyed monster's eye is stabbed and then ripped out. Later, Wanda attacks the sorcerer's school of Kamar-Taj, incinerating and killing many defenders. A corrupted version of Doctor…

Language in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Mild. The profanity is infrequent but includes several uses of "shit," "ass," "damn," and one use of "bitch." The Lord's name is also used in vain a few times.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

A single brief scene shows characters drinking what appears to be martinis and other cocktails at a wedding reception.

Mature themes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Contains significant horror elements and deals with intense themes of grief, corruption, and self-sacrifice. Frightening imagery is pervasive, including demonic creatures, sudden jump scares, and Wanda's menacing, blood-soaked appearances. A major sequence involves a main character reanimating a decaying, zombie-like corpse of himself, which uses shrieking souls of the damned as a magical cloak. The psychological torment and breakdown of a primary hero into a villain is a central and dark theme.

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Is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This film's PG-13 rating is due to intense sequences of fantasy violence, horror elements, and frightening images that are significantly stronger than in typical Marvel films. The plot follows Doctor Strange as he tries…

What age rating does Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have?

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness about?

Is there sex or nudity in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

How violent is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

Is the language in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness appropriate for kids?

Mild. The profanity is infrequent but includes several uses of "shit," "ass," "damn," and one use of "bitch." The Lord's name is also used in vain a few times.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

A single brief scene shows characters drinking what appears to be martinis and other cocktails at a wedding reception.

What mature themes appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

How long is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness runs 126 minutes, directed by Sam Raimi, released in 2022.

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