Terminator Genisys (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Terminator Genisys
Director: Alan Taylor
Released: 2015
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 6.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.

Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 2h 6m

Directed by Alan Taylor

6.0

5K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

Terminator Genisys is a sci-fi action sequel involving time travel, rogue artificial intelligence, and cyborg warfare. The film centers on Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese as they attempt to stop the Skynet operating system from becoming self-aware. Parents should be aware of frequent, intense sci-fi violence, including gunplay and mechanical combat that results in synthetic gore. The film also features brief, non-sexualized nudity related… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Emilia Clarke

Jai Courtney

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Jason Clarke

Matt Smith

J.K. Simmons

Lee Byung-hun

Dayo Okeniyi

Courtney B. Vance

Michael Gladis

Sandrine Holt

Wayne Bastrup

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Is Terminator Genisys appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Terminator Genisys

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Strong 7/10

Language Strong 5/10

Substances Mild 1/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Terminator Genisys, moment by moment

0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10

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Sex and nudity in Terminator Genisys

Brief, non-sexualized partial nudity occurs when characters arrive through time displacement; characters appear briefly without clothing. This is purely mechanical and lacks any sexual content.

Violence and gore in Terminator Genisys

The film contains frequent sci-fi combat, gunfights, and explosive action sequences. Terminators endure mechanical damage, including exposed endoskeletons and liquid metal injuries, though the gore is generally limited to synthetic parts rather than human blood.

Language in Terminator Genisys

Moderate profanity is present throughout the film, including uses of 'f*ck', 'sh*t', and 'b*tch'. There are also instances where religious names are used as exclamations.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Terminator Genisys

There is a fleeting reference to tobacco use, but no significant substance abuse or addiction themes are depicted.

Mature themes in Terminator Genisys

The film deals with dark concepts including the potential destruction of humanity by artificial intelligence, temporal paradoxes, and the loss of parents in traumatic circumstances. These mature themes provide a grim, high-stakes backdrop for the action.

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Is Terminator Genisys appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Terminator Genisys is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Terminator Genisys is a sci-fi action sequel involving time travel, rogue artificial intelligence, and cyborg warfare. The film centers on Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese as they attempt to stop the Skynet operating system…

What age rating does Terminator Genisys have?

Terminator Genisys is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Terminator Genisys about?

Is there sex or nudity in Terminator Genisys?

Brief, non-sexualized partial nudity occurs when characters arrive through time displacement; characters appear briefly without clothing. This is purely mechanical and lacks any sexual content.

How violent is Terminator Genisys?

Is the language in Terminator Genisys appropriate for kids?

Moderate profanity is present throughout the film, including uses of 'f*ck', 'sh*t', and 'b*tch'. There are also instances where religious names are used as exclamations.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Terminator Genisys?

There is a fleeting reference to tobacco use, but no significant substance abuse or addiction themes are depicted.

What mature themes appear in Terminator Genisys?

How long is Terminator Genisys?

Terminator Genisys runs 126 minutes, directed by Alan Taylor, released in 2015.

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