Suicide Squad (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 2h 2m
Suicide Squad follows a government-sanctioned team of incarcerated supervillains forced to undertake a high-stakes mission to save the world from a supernatural entity. The film features frequent stylized violence, intense action sequences, and mature interpersonal dynamics between characters like Harley Quinn and the Joker. Parents should be aware of persistent gun and weapon use, moderate profanity, and thematic elements involving… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Suicide Squad appropriate for kids?
Suicide Squad follows a government-sanctioned team of incarcerated supervillains forced to undertake a high-stakes mission to save the world from a supernatural entity. The film features frequent stylized violence, intense action sequences, and mature interpersonal dynamics… Read more — free account
Content severity in Suicide Squad
What happens in Suicide Squad, moment by moment
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Suicide Squad
The film features suggestive themes, including Harley Quinn's provocative dance performances and costumes designed to emphasize her physique. There are brief, passionate kisses between characters, and the Joker exhibits a volatile, possessive relationship with Harley. Some dialogue is sexually suggestive, but there is no explicit sexual activity or nudity.
Violence and gore in Suicide Squad
The film contains pervasive, stylized action featuring firearms, swords, and supernatural abilities. Characters engage in frequent combat, resulting in explosions and the disintegration of fantasy creatures. While there is little lingering gore, one notable scene involves a character’s head exploding after a bomb is detonated, leaving a brief, graphic neck injury visible.
Language in Suicide Squad
Moderate profanity is scattered throughout the dialogue. This includes repeated uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', and 'dickhead', along with single instances of stronger terms like 'fucked up' featured in the soundtrack.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Suicide Squad
Characters are shown drinking alcohol in a bar setting while reflecting on their pasts. There are no depictions of illegal drug use, though characters are criminals who discuss their past illicit lifestyles.
Mature themes in Suicide Squad
The film explores themes of loss, traumatic backstories, and the ethics of government-controlled criminals. Characters frequently confront the consequences of their past violence and criminal choices, with El Diablo's regret over his family's death being a central emotional narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suicide Squad appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Suicide Squad is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Suicide Squad follows a government-sanctioned team of incarcerated supervillains forced to undertake a high-stakes mission to save the world from a supernatural entity. The film features frequent stylized violence…
What age rating does Suicide Squad have?
Suicide Squad is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Suicide Squad about?
Suicide Squad follows a government-sanctioned team of incarcerated supervillains forced to undertake a high-stakes mission to save the world from a supernatural entity. The film features frequent stylized violence, intense action sequences, and mature interpersonal dynamics between characters like Harley Quinn and the…
Is there sex or nudity in Suicide Squad?
The film features suggestive themes, including Harley Quinn's provocative dance performances and costumes designed to emphasize her physique. There are brief, passionate kisses between characters, and the Joker exhibits a volatile, possessive relationship…
How violent is Suicide Squad?
The film contains pervasive, stylized action featuring firearms, swords, and supernatural abilities. Characters engage in frequent combat, resulting in explosions and the disintegration of fantasy creatures. While there is little lingering gore, one notable…
Is the language in Suicide Squad appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is scattered throughout the dialogue. This includes repeated uses of 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', and 'dickhead', along with single instances of stronger terms like 'fucked up' featured in the soundtrack.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Suicide Squad?
Characters are shown drinking alcohol in a bar setting while reflecting on their pasts. There are no depictions of illegal drug use, though characters are criminals who discuss their past illicit lifestyles.
What mature themes appear in Suicide Squad?
The film explores themes of loss, traumatic backstories, and the ethics of government-controlled criminals. Characters frequently confront the consequences of their past violence and criminal choices, with El Diablo's regret over his family's death being a…
How long is Suicide Squad?
Suicide Squad runs 122 minutes, directed by David Ayer, released in 2016.
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