Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Decades after Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, a lethal new Terminator is sent to eliminate the future leader of the resistance. In a fight to save mankind, battle-hardened Sarah Connor teams up with an unexpected ally and an enhanced super soldier to stop the deadliest Terminator yet.
Rated R • 2019 • 2h 8m
Terminator: Dark Fate received its R rating primarily for pervasive and brutal sci-fi action violence, frequent strong language, and brief nudity. The film features relentless, intense chase sequences and graphic combat as a new Terminator, the Rev-9, hunts a young woman named Dani Ramos. Battle-hardened Sarah Connor returns, teaming up with an enhanced soldier, Grace, to protect Dani. The violence includes numerous stabbings with… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Terminator: Dark Fate appropriate for kids?
Terminator: Dark Fate received its R rating primarily for pervasive and brutal sci-fi action violence, frequent strong language, and brief nudity. The film features relentless, intense chase sequences and graphic combat as a new Terminator, the Rev-9, hunts a young woman named… Read more — free account
Content severity in Terminator: Dark Fate
What happens in Terminator: Dark Fate, moment by moment
- 0:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:09 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:11 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
Sex and nudity in Terminator: Dark Fate
Nudity is brief and non-sexual. As is traditional for the series, characters arriving from the future appear naked in a sphere of energy. Both a male and female character are shown nude upon arrival, with views of bare buttocks and a woman's back and side. There is no sexual content or innuendo.
Violence and gore in Terminator: Dark Fate
Violence is pervasive, strong, and frequently graphic. The film opens with the shocking death of a major character by shotgun. The antagonist, Rev-9, is exceptionally brutal, frequently using its ability to form bladed weapons to stab and kill dozens of people, including police, soldiers, and civilians. There are massive, extended action sequences including a major highway chase with fatal crashes, a shootout at a border patrol facility, a fight inside a crashing plane, and a final, destructive battle at a…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Terminator: Dark Fate
Language is strong and frequent throughout the film. The word "fuck" is used over 20 times by various characters, especially Sarah Connor. Other profanity includes frequent use of "shit," plus "bitch," "asshole," "goddamn," and "son of a bitch."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Terminator: Dark Fate
Substance use is minor. Grace, an enhanced human, requires a specific cocktail of prescription medications to stabilize her system after over-exertion; she is seen injecting these drugs. Characters are briefly seen drinking beer in one scene. There is no depiction of recreational drug use.
Mature themes in Terminator: Dark Fate
The film deals with mature themes of predestination versus free will, the cost of war, and processing grief and loss. The opening scene involves the sudden, violent death of a beloved character, which shapes Sarah Connor's life for decades. The concept of sacrifice is central, with two main characters giving their lives to save another. The T-800 from the past is shown to have developed a form of conscience and has built a human family, raising questions about machine sentience and redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terminator: Dark Fate appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Terminator: Dark Fate is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. Terminator: Dark Fate received its R rating primarily for pervasive and brutal sci-fi action violence, frequent strong language, and brief nudity. The film features relentless, intense chase sequences and graphic combat…
What age rating does Terminator: Dark Fate have?
Terminator: Dark Fate is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Terminator: Dark Fate about?
Terminator: Dark Fate received its R rating primarily for pervasive and brutal sci-fi action violence, frequent strong language, and brief nudity. The film features relentless, intense chase sequences and graphic combat as a new Terminator, the Rev-9, hunts a young woman named Dani Ramos. Battle-hardened Sarah Connor…
Is there sex or nudity in Terminator: Dark Fate?
Nudity is brief and non-sexual. As is traditional for the series, characters arriving from the future appear naked in a sphere of energy. Both a male and female character are shown nude upon arrival, with views of bare buttocks and a woman's back and side…
How violent is Terminator: Dark Fate?
Violence is pervasive, strong, and frequently graphic. The film opens with the shocking death of a major character by shotgun. The antagonist, Rev-9, is exceptionally brutal, frequently using its ability to form bladed weapons to stab and kill dozens of…
Is the language in Terminator: Dark Fate appropriate for kids?
Language is strong and frequent throughout the film. The word "fuck" is used over 20 times by various characters, especially Sarah Connor. Other profanity includes frequent use of "shit," plus "bitch," "asshole," "goddamn," and "son of a bitch."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Terminator: Dark Fate?
Substance use is minor. Grace, an enhanced human, requires a specific cocktail of prescription medications to stabilize her system after over-exertion; she is seen injecting these drugs. Characters are briefly seen drinking beer in one scene. There is no…
What mature themes appear in Terminator: Dark Fate?
The film deals with mature themes of predestination versus free will, the cost of war, and processing grief and loss. The opening scene involves the sudden, violent death of a beloved character, which shapes Sarah Connor's life for decades. The concept of…
How long is Terminator: Dark Fate?
Terminator: Dark Fate runs 128 minutes, directed by Tim Miller, released in 2019.
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