Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave
Director: Savage Steve Holland
Released: 2020
Duration: 70 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

It’s summer again, and everyone’s favorite Junior Rescuers, The Flounders, are back at Tower 2. With the International Junior Rescue Championships headed to Southern California, the eyes of the entire planet are on Malibu Beach. But when Team USA falls victim to a bout of food poisoning, it’s up to Tyler, Dylan, Eric, Lizzie and Gina to represent their country in the world's most extreme lifeguard challenge!

Rated NR • 2020 • 1h 10m

Directed by Savage Steve Holland

Age

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave follows the Flounders, a group of young lifeguards tasked with representing the United States in a high-stakes international competition. This lighthearted teen comedy centers on themes of teamwork, rivalry, and the pursuit of acceptance among peers. Parents should be aware of a single, uncomfortable moment involving suggestive staring, but the film is otherwise free of mature content. It is suitable for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ricardo Hurtado

Breanna Yde

Jackie R. Jacobson

Abby Donnelly

Alkoya Brunson

JT Neal

Jeremy Howard

Curtis Armstrong

Kirrilee Berger

Lauren Gaw

Ella

Nate Richman

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Is Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence None 0/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave, moment by moment

0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10

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Sex and nudity in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

There is a single moment of mild discomfort where a man stares inappropriately at a female character's chest.

Violence and gore in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

None. The film contains no physical combat, blood, or injuries.

Language in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

None. The dialogue is clean and avoids profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

None. No alcohol, drug use, or smoking is depicted on screen.

Mature themes in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

The story focuses on the competitive nature of youth sports and the social pressure of feeling like an outsider in an elite program.

Scary moments in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave follows the Flounders, a group of young lifeguards tasked with representing the United States in a high-stakes international competition. This lighthearted teen comedy centers on themes of…

What age rating does Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave have?

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave about?

Is there sex or nudity in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave?

There is a single moment of mild discomfort where a man stares inappropriately at a female character's chest.

How violent is Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave?

None. The film contains no physical combat, blood, or injuries.

Is the language in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is clean and avoids profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave?

None. No alcohol, drug use, or smoking is depicted on screen.

What mature themes appear in Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave?