Justice League: Doom (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.
Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 1h 17m
Justice League: Doom follows the team as they are systematically targeted by the Legion of Doom using lethal contingency plans stolen from Batman. The film is rated PG-13 for frequent sequences of intense, combat-focused violence and dark thematic threats. Parents should note the inclusion of gore, such as a decapitated robot, and various psychological torture tactics used against heroes like Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern. While… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Justice League: Doom appropriate for kids?
Justice League: Doom follows the team as they are systematically targeted by the Legion of Doom using lethal contingency plans stolen from Batman. The film is rated PG-13 for frequent sequences of intense, combat-focused violence and dark thematic threats. Parents should note… Read more — free account
Content severity in Justice League: Doom
What happens in Justice League: Doom, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:14 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Justice League: Doom
The film features mild innuendo related to character costumes. Some female characters, specifically Star Sapphire and Cheetah, wear form-fitting or revealing outfits, though the animation does not emphasize these in a sexual manner.
Violence and gore in Justice League: Doom
The violence is frequent and moderately graphic. Combat involves hand-to-hand fighting, energy blasts, and injuries such as bleeding faces and knife wounds. Notable moments include a character being buried alive, a robot having its head ripped off, and a villain being slashed in the throat with blood shown on screen.
Language in Justice League: Doom
Mild, infrequent language is present. Characters occasionally use mild insults like 'damn fools' or 'flippin'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Justice League: Doom
There is a brief instance of social drinking at a bar for a birthday. Additionally, the villain Bane uses a steroid-like substance called 'Venom' to significantly increase his physical strength and size.
Mature themes in Justice League: Doom
The film explores dark, mature themes including attempted suicide, psychological manipulation, and the ethical implications of betrayal among friends. The protagonists face genuine mortality, abandonment, and the emotional trauma of being framed or turned against their allies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Justice League: Doom appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Justice League: Doom is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Justice League: Doom follows the team as they are systematically targeted by the Legion of Doom using lethal contingency plans stolen from Batman. The film is rated PG-13 for frequent sequences of intense…
What age rating does Justice League: Doom have?
Justice League: Doom is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Justice League: Doom about?
Justice League: Doom follows the team as they are systematically targeted by the Legion of Doom using lethal contingency plans stolen from Batman. The film is rated PG-13 for frequent sequences of intense, combat-focused violence and dark thematic threats. Parents should note the inclusion of gore, such as a…
Is there sex or nudity in Justice League: Doom?
The film features mild innuendo related to character costumes. Some female characters, specifically Star Sapphire and Cheetah, wear form-fitting or revealing outfits, though the animation does not emphasize these in a sexual manner.
How violent is Justice League: Doom?
The violence is frequent and moderately graphic. Combat involves hand-to-hand fighting, energy blasts, and injuries such as bleeding faces and knife wounds. Notable moments include a character being buried alive, a robot having its head ripped off, and a…
Is the language in Justice League: Doom appropriate for kids?
Mild, infrequent language is present. Characters occasionally use mild insults like 'damn fools' or 'flippin'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Justice League: Doom?
There is a brief instance of social drinking at a bar for a birthday. Additionally, the villain Bane uses a steroid-like substance called 'Venom' to significantly increase his physical strength and size.
What mature themes appear in Justice League: Doom?
The film explores dark, mature themes including attempted suicide, psychological manipulation, and the ethical implications of betrayal among friends. The protagonists face genuine mortality, abandonment, and the emotional trauma of being framed or turned…
How long is Justice League: Doom?
Justice League: Doom runs 77 minutes, directed by Lauren Montgomery, released in 2012.
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