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Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Director: Michael Dougherty
Released: 2019
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 6.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.

Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 2h 12m

Directed by Michael Dougherty

6.7

5K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

Rated PG-13, "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" earns its rating with near-constant sequences of intense, large-scale monster action, violence, and destruction. The film is significantly more intense than its predecessor, featuring multiple brutal battles between giant creatures that include biting, impalement, and disintegration. Parents should be aware of some strong language, including one use of "f--k," and frightening scenes of… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kyle Chandler

Vera Farmiga

Millie Bobby Brown

Ken Watanabe

Zhang Ziyi

Bradley Whitford

Sally Hawkins

Charles Dance

Thomas Middleditch

Aisha Hinds

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

David Strathairn

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Is Godzilla: King of the Monsters appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Sex Mild 1/10

Violence Intense 8/10

Language Strong 7/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Intense 8/10

What happens in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, moment by moment

0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10

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Sex and nudity in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

A single, brief verbal joke is made by a scientist who, when about to view footage of Titans, hopes the filmmakers "blur out the spicy bits." This is the film's only sexual reference.

Violence and gore in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

The film contains sustained sequences of intense monster-on-monster combat and widespread destruction. The creatures bite, claw, and use energy weapons against each other. Specific moments include Godzilla biting off one of Ghidorah's heads, Ghidorah swallowing a person whole, Rodan swallowing a pilot, Mothra impaling Rodan with a stinger, and Ghidorah disintegrating Mothra. There are several on-screen deaths of human characters, including being shot by terrorists or killed by the monsters. Much of the conflict is…

Language in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Moderate. The film includes one use of "f--k." Other profanity includes multiple uses of "s--t," "ass," "damn," "hell," and "son of a bitch."

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

None. There is a passing verbal reference to alcohol, but no on-screen consumption of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

Mature themes in Godzilla: King of the Monsters

The film's central themes include family trauma, grief, and loss, centered on the Russell family's bereavement over a son killed in a previous monster attack. It also heavily features the concept of eco-terrorism, with one character arguing that mass destruction is necessary to save the planet. The theme of self-sacrifice is prominent, with multiple main characters giving their lives for the greater good, including one who walks into lethal radiation and another who knowingly lures a monster to her position to…

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Is Godzilla: King of the Monsters appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Godzilla: King of the Monsters is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Rated PG-13, "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" earns its rating with near-constant sequences of intense, large-scale monster action, violence, and destruction. The film is significantly more intense than its predecessor…

What age rating does Godzilla: King of the Monsters have?

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Godzilla: King of the Monsters about?

Is there sex or nudity in Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

A single, brief verbal joke is made by a scientist who, when about to view footage of Titans, hopes the filmmakers "blur out the spicy bits." This is the film's only sexual reference.

How violent is Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Is the language in Godzilla: King of the Monsters appropriate for kids?

Moderate. The film includes one use of "f--k." Other profanity includes multiple uses of "s--t," "ass," "damn," "hell," and "son of a bitch."

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

None. There is a passing verbal reference to alcohol, but no on-screen consumption of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.

What mature themes appear in Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

How long is Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Godzilla: King of the Monsters runs 132 minutes, directed by Michael Dougherty, released in 2019.

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