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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
Released: 2018
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 8.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.

Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 57m

Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman

8.4

10K+

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Age

10+

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse follows Brooklyn teen Miles Morales as he gains powers and teams up with other versions of Spider-Man to stop the Kingpin from destroying reality. The film is rated PG primarily for stylized, high-energy action violence and intense thematic moments involving the death of key characters. Parents should be aware of frequent peril, scenes of grief, and occasional moments of mild profanity. It is generally… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Shameik Moore

Jake Johnson

Hailee Steinfeld

Mahershala Ali

Brian Tyree Henry

Lily Tomlin

Luna Lauren Vélez

Zoë Kravitz

John Mulaney

Kimiko Glenn

Nicolas Cage

Kathryn Hahn

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Is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, moment by moment

0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10

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Sex and nudity in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

None. There is brief mention of a romantic connection between Miles and Gwen, but no on-screen physical affection occurs.

Violence and gore in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Moderate. The film features frequent superhero-style combat with punches, kicks, and energy blasts. Characters are occasionally injured, including scenes involving a character being shot and another killed in a physical confrontation, though the action is stylized and avoids excessive gore.

Language in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Mild. The dialogue includes isolated uses of terms like "crap," "damn," "hell," and "freakin'." There are also some schoolyard-style insults such as "janky," "stupid," and "fat."

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products depicted in the film.

Mature themes in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Moderate. The film explores serious themes including the death of family members and mentors, feelings of personal inadequacy, and the weight of responsibility. These moments are treated with emotional sincerity and may be distressing to younger viewers.

Scary moments in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 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 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse follows Brooklyn teen Miles Morales as he gains powers and teams up with other versions of Spider-Man to stop the Kingpin from destroying reality. The film is rated PG primarily for…

What age rating does Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse have?

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse about?

Is there sex or nudity in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

None. There is brief mention of a romantic connection between Miles and Gwen, but no on-screen physical affection occurs.

How violent is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

Is the language in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse appropriate for kids?

Mild. The dialogue includes isolated uses of terms like "crap," "damn," "hell," and "freakin'." There are also some schoolyard-style insults such as "janky," "stupid," and "fat."

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

None. There is no usage of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products depicted in the film.

What mature themes appear in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

How long is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse runs 117 minutes, directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, released in 2018.

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