Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Hellboy II: The Golden Army is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Hellboy II: The Golden Army is a fantasy-action film that continues the story of the demonic agent Hellboy and his team at the B.P.R.D. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for sustained fantasy combat…

Hellboy II: The Golden Army is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army is a fantasy-action film that continues the story of the demonic agent Hellboy and his team at the B.P.R.D. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily for sustained fantasy combat, creature-related gore, and aggressive, non-graphic violence. Parents should note frequent scenes featuring…

There is no sexual content; one character's pregnancy is mentioned as a plot point.

The film contains moderate, consistent violence involving fantasy creatures and weaponry. Scenes include creature-on-human attacks, dismemberment by monsters, and hand-to-hand brawls involving Hellboy and his adversaries, resulting in blood splatters and…

Language is mild, featuring occasional use of profanity including 'shit,' 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'crap,' as well as an suggestive, non-explicit remark involving a German accent.

Substance use is light, with Hellboy shown smoking cigars on several occasions and one scene involving beer.

The narrative explores mature concepts including existential angst for magical beings, complex father-son relationships, the ethics of war, and themes of sacrifice.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army runs 120 minutes, directed by Guillermo del Toro, released in 2008.

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