The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: The Amazing Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb
Released: 2012
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 6.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter ego, The… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 2h 16m

Directed by Marc Webb

6.7

10K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

The Amazing Spider-Man explores the origin of Peter Parker, a teenager who gains superhuman powers after a spider bite and attempts to protect New York City. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense action sequences, sequences of violence, and emotionally heavy themes surrounding the loss of loved ones. Parents should be aware of persistent combat, including a reptilian monster attacking civilians and police, as well as the tragic… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Andrew Garfield

Emma Stone

Rhys Ifans

Denis Leary

Martin Sheen

Sally Field

Irrfan Khan

Campbell Scott

Embeth Davidtz

Chris Zylka

Max Charles

C. Thomas Howell

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Is The Amazing Spider-Man appropriate for kids?

Content severity in The Amazing Spider-Man

Sex Mild 2/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in The Amazing Spider-Man, moment by moment

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0:55 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
1:05 🍷 Substances 2/10

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Sex and nudity in The Amazing Spider-Man

Content is mild and infrequent. It includes some kissing scenes between Peter and Gwen, an accidental moment where a character's bra is visible during a scuffle, and a crude joke involving Spider-Man's crotch area.

Violence and gore in The Amazing Spider-Man

Moderate, recurring violence is the core of the film. This includes fistfights with bullies, intense brawls with the Lizard involving clawing and impalement, police-style shootouts, and significant property destruction. Some combat results in visible cuts, bruises, and blood-related injuries.

Language in The Amazing Spider-Man

Mild, occasional profanity is used throughout the film. This includes isolated uses of words like 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', and 'shit', along with several instances of 'oh my God'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Amazing Spider-Man

There is light, passing reference to substances. Characters are shown consuming beer in social or criminal contexts, and one dialogue line references a character 'tweaking' to suggest drug influence.

Mature themes in The Amazing Spider-Man

Mature themes are present, centered on abandonment, grief, and the consequences of vigilantism. The death of Peter's uncle and the later death of Captain Stacy are significant emotional beats that involve real consequences for the characters.

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Is The Amazing Spider-Man appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Amazing Spider-Man is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Amazing Spider-Man explores the origin of Peter Parker, a teenager who gains superhuman powers after a spider bite and attempts to protect New York City. The film is rated PG-13 for its intense action sequences…

What age rating does The Amazing Spider-Man have?

The Amazing Spider-Man is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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Is there sex or nudity in The Amazing Spider-Man?

How violent is The Amazing Spider-Man?

Is the language in The Amazing Spider-Man appropriate for kids?

Mild, occasional profanity is used throughout the film. This includes isolated uses of words like 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', and 'shit', along with several instances of 'oh my God'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Amazing Spider-Man?

There is light, passing reference to substances. Characters are shown consuming beer in social or criminal contexts, and one dialogue line references a character 'tweaking' to suggest drug influence.

What mature themes appear in The Amazing Spider-Man?

How long is The Amazing Spider-Man?

The Amazing Spider-Man runs 136 minutes, directed by Marc Webb, released in 2012.

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