Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) is a reboot of the classic franchise that earns its PG-13 rating primarily through persistent, intense sci-fi action violence. The film follows April O'Neil as she discovers four…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) is a reboot of the classic franchise that earns its PG-13 rating primarily through persistent, intense sci-fi action violence. The film follows April O'Neil as she discovers four mutant turtles fighting a criminal organization in New York City. Parents should be aware of frequent…

There is no sexual content. A brief, non-suggestive camera angle shows April reaching for a camera while in a van, and one character makes a flippant comment about his shell feeling tight.

The film features constant action violence, including martial arts combat, use of blades, and gunfire. Shredder is a formidable villain who uses bladed armor to attack Splinter and the Turtles. Characters are frequently thrown into walls, tased, and held…

Language is mild, limited to a handful of uses of 'damn' and 'hell,' and a single usage of 'shit' uttered during a high-stakes escape sequence.

There is no substance use in the film. A single brief reference is made to steroids during dialogue.

The plot centers on betrayal, the ethics of genetic experimentation, and the potential for terrorism via a viral outbreak. The loss of April’s father and the constant threat to the Turtles' family dynamic provides an emotional weight that drives the narrative.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles runs 101 minutes, directed by Jonathan Liebesman, released in 2014.

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