The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Super Mario Bros. Movie is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. The Super Mario Bros. Movie follows Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi as they are transported into a magical, dangerous realm. While Mario attempts to rescue his captured brother from the villainous Bowser, he navigates…

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie follows Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi as they are transported into a magical, dangerous realm. While Mario attempts to rescue his captured brother from the villainous Bowser, he navigates treacherous landscapes and battles various animated creatures. The film is rated PG for cartoonish…

There is no sexual content in the film.

The film contains stylized cartoon violence where characters are punched, hit, or caught in explosions. All action is non-realistic, lacks blood, and features anthropomorphic or fantasy creatures, qualifying for the animation modifier. Bowser periodically…

Language is very mild, limited to isolated insults like 'stupid' or characters telling others to 'shut up.'

There is no substance use in the film.

The film explores themes of family loyalty, sibling connection, and the need for validation from parents. Some minor existential comments are made by a captive character regarding the inevitability of death.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie runs 93 minutes, directed by Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath, released in 2023.

Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.