Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A strange meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. When the military fails to control the situation, Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary. However the battle may result in Gamera losing his bond with both Asagi and humanity.
Rated NR • 1996 • 1h 39m
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is a kaiju film with surprisingly intense and bloody monster violence, making it more suitable for teens than younger children. The film's unrated status reflects content stronger than a typical PG movie, primarily due to graphic monster-on-monster combat where Gamera is repeatedly impaled and has his flesh torn, resulting in significant green blood. Human characters are also shown being massacred by the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion appropriate for kids?
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is a kaiju film with surprisingly intense and bloody monster violence, making it more suitable for teens than younger children. The film's unrated status reflects content stronger than a typical PG movie, primarily due to graphic monster-on-monster… Read more — free account
Content severity in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
What happens in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion, moment by moment
- 0:24 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:32 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:40 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
A single, very brief scene in a public bath shows a man's bare buttocks from a distance in the background. The moment is non-sexual and easily missed.
Violence and gore in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
The monster violence is frequent, intense, and surprisingly graphic for the genre. Multiple scenes show the giant turtle Gamera being brutally injured, impaled by sharp limbs, slashed by energy whips that tear his flesh, and covered in green blood. In a dark sequence, the smaller insectoid Legion creatures attack and kill passengers in a subway train, with bloody results shown. The final battle involves the Legion Queen being blown apart by an energy blast.
Language in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Profanity is mild and infrequent, consisting of exclamations like "damn" during moments of peril or military action.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Characters are briefly shown smoking cigarettes in a few scenes, typically military personnel in stressful situations or during meetings. There is also some social drinking of beer.
Mature themes in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
The primary themes include self-sacrifice, the destructive nature of invasion and war, and the connection between humanity and nature. Gamera's apparent death and subsequent resurrection after a massive explosion is a central plot point. The film also deals with large-scale destruction and the emotional toll on the characters, particularly Asagi losing her psychic bond with Gamera.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is a kaiju film with surprisingly intense and bloody monster violence, making it more suitable for teens than younger children. The film's unrated status reflects content stronger than a…
What age rating does Gamera 2: Attack of Legion have?
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion about?
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion is a kaiju film with surprisingly intense and bloody monster violence, making it more suitable for teens than younger children. The film's unrated status reflects content stronger than a typical PG movie, primarily due to graphic monster-on-monster combat where Gamera is repeatedly impaled…
Is there sex or nudity in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?
A single, very brief scene in a public bath shows a man's bare buttocks from a distance in the background. The moment is non-sexual and easily missed.
How violent is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?
The monster violence is frequent, intense, and surprisingly graphic for the genre. Multiple scenes show the giant turtle Gamera being brutally injured, impaled by sharp limbs, slashed by energy whips that tear his flesh, and covered in green blood. In a dark…
Is the language in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion appropriate for kids?
Profanity is mild and infrequent, consisting of exclamations like "damn" during moments of peril or military action.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?
Characters are briefly shown smoking cigarettes in a few scenes, typically military personnel in stressful situations or during meetings. There is also some social drinking of beer.
What mature themes appear in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?
The primary themes include self-sacrifice, the destructive nature of invasion and war, and the connection between humanity and nature. Gamera's apparent death and subsequent resurrection after a massive explosion is a central plot point. The film also deals…
How long is Gamera 2: Attack of Legion?
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion runs 99 minutes, directed by Shusuke Kaneko, released in 1996.
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