Secret Headquarters (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
While hanging out after school, Charlie and his friends discover the headquarters of the world’s most powerful superhero hidden beneath his home. When villains attack, they must team up to defend the headquarters and save the world.
Rated PG • 2022 • 1h 44m
Rated PG, "Secret Headquarters" is a superhero action-comedy that centers on Charlie Kincaid discovering his estranged father is the superhero known as The Guard. The film's rating is primarily due to frequent but bloodless, cartoonish action violence where kids use futuristic gadgets to fight mercenaries. Parents should also be aware of some mild language (e.g., "hell," "damn") and thematic elements like parental neglect and a scene… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Secret Headquarters appropriate for kids?
Rated PG, "Secret Headquarters" is a superhero action-comedy that centers on Charlie Kincaid discovering his estranged father is the superhero known as The Guard. The film's rating is primarily due to frequent but bloodless, cartoonish action violence where kids use futuristic… Read more — free account
Content severity in Secret Headquarters
What happens in Secret Headquarters, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:14 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:26 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Secret Headquarters
A single, brief, gentle kiss is shared between two teenage characters near the end of the film. No other romantic or sexual content is present.
Violence and gore in Secret Headquarters
Contains frequent but cartoonish, bloodless superhero action. Kids use high-tech gadgets (force fields, teleportation grenades, a high-speed vehicle) to fight adult mercenaries who are armed with energy weapons. There are chases, explosions, property damage, and characters are thrown around but never seriously injured. A villain is defeated by being sent through a portal with a grenade, but the result is not graphic and he simply disappears.
Language in Secret Headquarters
Language is mild and infrequent. Words like "hell," "damn," and "sucks" are used occasionally. There is also some light rude humor and name-calling typical of a family film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Secret Headquarters
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using drugs.
Mature themes in Secret Headquarters
The central theme is the fractured relationship between a son and his often-absent father due to work obligations, which is shown to have led to divorce. The film also contains scenes of peril where children are hunted by armed adults, and one of the kids is kidnapped and threatened by the main villain to be used as leverage. Teamwork and taking on responsibility are also key themes.
Scary moments in Secret Headquarters
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Secret Headquarters 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secret Headquarters appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Secret Headquarters is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Rated PG, "Secret Headquarters" is a superhero action-comedy that centers on Charlie Kincaid discovering his estranged father is the superhero known as The Guard. The film's rating is primarily due to frequent but…
What age rating does Secret Headquarters have?
Secret Headquarters is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Secret Headquarters about?
Rated PG, "Secret Headquarters" is a superhero action-comedy that centers on Charlie Kincaid discovering his estranged father is the superhero known as The Guard. The film's rating is primarily due to frequent but bloodless, cartoonish action violence where kids use futuristic gadgets to fight mercenaries. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Secret Headquarters?
A single, brief, gentle kiss is shared between two teenage characters near the end of the film. No other romantic or sexual content is present.
How violent is Secret Headquarters?
Contains frequent but cartoonish, bloodless superhero action. Kids use high-tech gadgets (force fields, teleportation grenades, a high-speed vehicle) to fight adult mercenaries who are armed with energy weapons. There are chases, explosions, property damage…
Is the language in Secret Headquarters appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent. Words like "hell," "damn," and "sucks" are used occasionally. There is also some light rude humor and name-calling typical of a family film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Secret Headquarters?
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using drugs.
What mature themes appear in Secret Headquarters?
The central theme is the fractured relationship between a son and his often-absent father due to work obligations, which is shown to have led to divorce. The film also contains scenes of peril where children are hunted by armed adults, and one of the kids is…
How long is Secret Headquarters?
Secret Headquarters runs 104 minutes, directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman, released in 2022.
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