Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 1h 53m
A soldier relives the same day of an alien invasion over and over until he learns to fight. One of the most inventive sci-fi action films of the decade — witty, exciting, and structurally clever. The PG-13 rating is appropriate. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt are both exceptional.
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Is Edge of Tomorrow appropriate for kids?
A soldier relives the same day of an alien invasion over and over until he learns to fight. One of the most inventive sci-fi action films of the decade — witty, exciting, and structurally clever. The PG-13 rating is appropriate. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt are both exceptional. Read more — free account
Content severity in Edge of Tomorrow
What happens in Edge of Tomorrow, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:40 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Edge of Tomorrow
None.
Violence and gore in Edge of Tomorrow
Alien combat — soldiers killed repeatedly in a beach landing sequence reminiscent of D-Day. The repetition means we see the same deaths multiple times from different angles. Deaths by alien creatures in various configurations. Not graphic but sustained.
Language in Edge of Tomorrow
Mild language, consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Edge of Tomorrow
None.
Mature themes in Edge of Tomorrow
The film uses its time-loop structure to make an argument about the nature of courage — bravery requires knowing the cost and choosing anyway. A coward forced to become a soldier through repetition. The emotional weight of remembering everyone's deaths even when they don't.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edge of Tomorrow appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Edge of Tomorrow is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A soldier relives the same day of an alien invasion over and over until he learns to fight. One of the most inventive sci-fi action films of the decade — witty, exciting, and structurally clever. The PG-13 rating is…
What age rating does Edge of Tomorrow have?
Edge of Tomorrow is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Edge of Tomorrow about?
A soldier relives the same day of an alien invasion over and over until he learns to fight. One of the most inventive sci-fi action films of the decade — witty, exciting, and structurally clever. The PG-13 rating is appropriate. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt are both exceptional.
Is there sex or nudity in Edge of Tomorrow?
None.
How violent is Edge of Tomorrow?
Alien combat — soldiers killed repeatedly in a beach landing sequence reminiscent of D-Day. The repetition means we see the same deaths multiple times from different angles. Deaths by alien creatures in various configurations. Not graphic but sustained.
Is the language in Edge of Tomorrow appropriate for kids?
Mild language, consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Edge of Tomorrow?
None.
What mature themes appear in Edge of Tomorrow?
The film uses its time-loop structure to make an argument about the nature of courage — bravery requires knowing the cost and choosing anyway. A coward forced to become a soldier through repetition. The emotional weight of remembering everyone's deaths even…
How long is Edge of Tomorrow?
Edge of Tomorrow runs 113 minutes, directed by Doug Liman, released in 2014.
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