Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. Abrams, concludes the sequel trilogy with an intense, high-stakes battle between the Resistance and the First Order. Parents should be aware of persistent fantasy…

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, directed by J.J. Abrams, concludes the sequel trilogy with an intense, high-stakes battle between the Resistance and the First Order. Parents should be aware of persistent fantasy sci-fi violence, including lightsaber duels, mass-casualty events, and threatening imagery involving…

There is no sexual content in the film, aside from a brief, non-sexual kiss between two main characters during the final act.

The film features frequent, large-scale sci-fi violence, including blaster fire, space battles, and lightsaber combat. Characters are frequently impaled, shot, or killed, though the presentation is generally non-gory. Minor injuries and fatalities occur…

Language is limited to very mild expressions, including one instance of 'ass' and two uses of 'hell' or 'damn'.

There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

The film deals with heavy concepts such as war, genocide, abandonment, and the loss of parents. The struggle between the Light and Dark sides of the Force involves significant emotional stakes and the recurring theme of death.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker runs 142 minutes, directed by J.J. Abrams, released in 2019.

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