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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Fantastic Four return to the big screen as a new and all powerful enemy threatens the Earth. The seemingly unstoppable 'Silver Surfer', but all is not what it seems and there are old and new enemies that pose a greater threat than the intrepid superheroes realize.

Rated PG • 2007 • 1h 32m

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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows the team as they encounter a cosmic entity threatening Earth, while simultaneously managing personal struggles and wedding plans. The film is rated PG for standard superhero-style action, mild language, and suggestive humor. Parents should note scenes of moderate sci-fi peril and the return of an antagonistic villain. While generally accessible to pre-teens, the film’s intensity during… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd
Ioan Gruffudd
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba
Chris Evans
Chris Evans
Michael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis
Julian McMahon
Julian McMahon
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Doug Jones
Doug Jones
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington
Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher
Beau Garrett
Beau Garrett
Brian Posehn
Brian Posehn
Zach Grenier
Zach Grenier
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows the team as they encounter a cosmic entity threatening Earth, while simultaneously managing personal struggles and wedding plans. The film is rated PG for standard…

What age rating does Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer have?

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer about?

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows the team as they encounter a cosmic entity threatening Earth, while simultaneously managing personal struggles and wedding plans. The film is rated PG for standard superhero-style action, mild language, and suggestive humor. Parents should note scenes of moderate…

Is there sex or nudity in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?

Mild innuendo is present throughout, including suggestive comments about character abilities and brief mentions of a bachelorette party. Some female characters are shown in revealing outfits, particularly during a party sequence.

How violent is Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?

The film features moderate action violence, including superheroes clashing with villains, energy blasts, and large-scale explosions. One significant moment shows a character being impaled by a blade, and another scene features a man disintegrating into dust…

Is the language in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer appropriate for kids?

Mild profanity is used occasionally, including single uses of 'shit' and 'ass', alongside terms like 'damn', 'hell', and 'crap'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?

Alcohol consumption is briefly depicted at a club scene, though characters do not appear intoxicated.

What mature themes appear in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?

The film explores themes of cosmic destruction, the sacrifice of planets, and the weight of duty versus personal happiness. Characters deal with the fear of loss and the stress of global catastrophe.

How long is Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer runs 92 minutes, directed by Tim Story, released in 2007.

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