Max Steel (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The adventures of teenager Max McGrath and alien companion Steel, who must harness and combine their tremendous new powers to evolve into the turbo-charged superhero Max Steel.
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 1h 32m
Max Steel is a PG-13 superhero origin story featuring teenager Max McGrath as he discovers his ability to channel energy with his alien companion, Steel. The film earns its rating primarily due to sci-fi action sequences, moderate profanity, and intense emotional stakes regarding Max's deceased father. Viewers will encounter standard comic-book style battles and tension involving corporate espionage and extraterrestrial threats. It is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Max Steel appropriate for kids?
Max Steel is a PG-13 superhero origin story featuring teenager Max McGrath as he discovers his ability to channel energy with his alien companion, Steel. The film earns its rating primarily due to sci-fi action sequences, moderate profanity, and intense emotional stakes… Read more — free account
Content severity in Max Steel
What happens in Max Steel, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:35 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Max Steel
There is a fleeting moment where two background characters kiss. Otherwise, the film is free of sexual content, nudity, or suggestive themes.
Violence and gore in Max Steel
The film contains moderate sci-fi action, including fistfights between armored characters and energy-based combat. One specific scene depicts a character suffering a leg injury from debris during a storm, with the object later being pulled out, though the presentation remains mild.
Language in Max Steel
There is moderate, infrequent profanity, including one use of the 'f-word' and singular uses of words like 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and 'hell.' Vain references to deity are also present.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Max Steel
Alcohol is briefly consumed during a meal scene. No other substance use is depicted.
Mature themes in Max Steel
The narrative centers on the mystery surrounding the protagonist's father's death and themes of corporate betrayal and grief. Max struggles with an absent parent and the revelation of his extraterrestrial heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Max Steel appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Max Steel is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Max Steel is a PG-13 superhero origin story featuring teenager Max McGrath as he discovers his ability to channel energy with his alien companion, Steel. The film earns its rating primarily due to sci-fi action…
What age rating does Max Steel have?
Max Steel is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Max Steel about?
Max Steel is a PG-13 superhero origin story featuring teenager Max McGrath as he discovers his ability to channel energy with his alien companion, Steel. The film earns its rating primarily due to sci-fi action sequences, moderate profanity, and intense emotional stakes regarding Max's deceased father. Viewers will…
Is there sex or nudity in Max Steel?
There is a fleeting moment where two background characters kiss. Otherwise, the film is free of sexual content, nudity, or suggestive themes.
How violent is Max Steel?
The film contains moderate sci-fi action, including fistfights between armored characters and energy-based combat. One specific scene depicts a character suffering a leg injury from debris during a storm, with the object later being pulled out, though the…
Is the language in Max Steel appropriate for kids?
There is moderate, infrequent profanity, including one use of the 'f-word' and singular uses of words like 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'damn,' and 'hell.' Vain references to deity are also present.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Max Steel?
Alcohol is briefly consumed during a meal scene. No other substance use is depicted.
What mature themes appear in Max Steel?
The narrative centers on the mystery surrounding the protagonist's father's death and themes of corporate betrayal and grief. Max struggles with an absent parent and the revelation of his extraterrestrial heritage.
How long is Max Steel?
Max Steel runs 92 minutes, directed by Stewart Hendler, released in 2016.
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