Short Circuit 2 (1988) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.
Rated PG • 1988 • 1h 50m
Number Five — now called Johnny Five — joins his creator's friend in New York City, where he's exploited by criminals and discovers what humans can do to each other. Fisher Stevens. PG rating is appropriate.
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Is Short Circuit 2 appropriate for kids?
Number Five — now called Johnny Five — joins his creator's friend in New York City, where he's exploited by criminals and discovers what humans can do to each other. Fisher Stevens. PG rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in Short Circuit 2
What happens in Short Circuit 2, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Short Circuit 2
None.
Violence and gore in Short Circuit 2
Johnny Five beaten to near-destruction — more emotionally distressing than graphically violent. May upset young children.
Language in Short Circuit 2
Mild language consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Short Circuit 2
None.
Mature themes in Short Circuit 2
The film is darker than the original — Johnny Five's beating is genuinely upsetting and the film treats it as a hate crime. His desire for citizenship and legal personhood. A robot learning about human cruelty and friendship simultaneously.
Scary moments in Short Circuit 2
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Short Circuit 2 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 Short Circuit 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Short Circuit 2 is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Number Five — now called Johnny Five — joins his creator's friend in New York City, where he's exploited by criminals and discovers what humans can do to each other. Fisher Stevens. PG rating is appropriate.
What age rating does Short Circuit 2 have?
Short Circuit 2 is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Short Circuit 2 about?
Number Five — now called Johnny Five — joins his creator's friend in New York City, where he's exploited by criminals and discovers what humans can do to each other. Fisher Stevens. PG rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in Short Circuit 2?
None.
How violent is Short Circuit 2?
Johnny Five beaten to near-destruction — more emotionally distressing than graphically violent. May upset young children.
Is the language in Short Circuit 2 appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Short Circuit 2?
None.
What mature themes appear in Short Circuit 2?
The film is darker than the original — Johnny Five's beating is genuinely upsetting and the film treats it as a hate crime. His desire for citizenship and legal personhood. A robot learning about human cruelty and friendship simultaneously.
How long is Short Circuit 2?
Short Circuit 2 runs 110 minutes, directed by Kenneth Johnson, released in 1988.
Where can I read the full Short Circuit 2 parent guide?
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