Thunder Force (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.
Rated PG-13 • 2021 • 1h 47m
This superhero comedy earns its PG-13 rating with frequent action-violence, moderate language, and some suggestive content. The film follows estranged friends Lydia and Emily who reunite and gain superpowers to fight supervillains in Chicago. Violence is stylized and largely bloodless but includes intense fights, explosions, and characters in peril. The language includes multiple uses of "shit," "bitch," and "ass." There is also some… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Thunder Force appropriate for kids?
This superhero comedy earns its PG-13 rating with frequent action-violence, moderate language, and some suggestive content. The film follows estranged friends Lydia and Emily who reunite and gain superpowers to fight supervillains in Chicago. Violence is stylized and largely… Read more — free account
Content severity in Thunder Force
What happens in Thunder Force, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:06 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:24 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Thunder Force
Contains mildly suggestive material and innuendo, mostly played for laughs. In one scene, a man and woman flirt heavily during a date, leading to him attempting to remove her shirt; she pushes him on a bed, but the scene ends without nudity or explicit activity. The word "ta-tas" is used to refer to breasts. A character also briefly jokes that the two female leads might be a couple.
Violence and gore in Thunder Force
Moderate superhero action and violence is frequent but largely bloodless. Characters are punched, thrown, tased, and involved in large-scale property destruction, including one scene where a main character throws a bus at a villain. Emily's parents are killed off-screen at the beginning of the film. The finale features an extended fight where characters are beaten, and one has his crab-like claws broken off. A main character is presumed dead in an explosion but is later resuscitated.
Language in Thunder Force
Moderate profanity is used throughout. The dialogue includes multiple uses of "shit" (around 8), "ass" (5), "bitch" (4, including "son of a bitch"), "damn" (4), and "hell" (4). Milder insults like "nerds," "ding dongs," and "whack job" are also used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Thunder Force
Substance use is present but mild. The character Lydia is frequently seen drinking beer, both at home and at her job. Another scene takes place in a bar where characters drink alcohol socially. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in Thunder Force
The film contains some mature themes. The central plot is motivated by the off-screen death of a main character's parents at the hands of supervillains. Themes of friendship, betrayal, and reconciliation are central to the story. In the climax, a main character makes the decision to sacrifice herself to save others, leading to a tense sequence where she is believed to have died before being revived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thunder Force appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Thunder Force is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This superhero comedy earns its PG-13 rating with frequent action-violence, moderate language, and some suggestive content. The film follows estranged friends Lydia and Emily who reunite and gain superpowers to fight…
What age rating does Thunder Force have?
Thunder Force is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Thunder Force about?
This superhero comedy earns its PG-13 rating with frequent action-violence, moderate language, and some suggestive content. The film follows estranged friends Lydia and Emily who reunite and gain superpowers to fight supervillains in Chicago. Violence is stylized and largely bloodless but includes intense fights…
Is there sex or nudity in Thunder Force?
Contains mildly suggestive material and innuendo, mostly played for laughs. In one scene, a man and woman flirt heavily during a date, leading to him attempting to remove her shirt; she pushes him on a bed, but the scene ends without nudity or explicit…
How violent is Thunder Force?
Moderate superhero action and violence is frequent but largely bloodless. Characters are punched, thrown, tased, and involved in large-scale property destruction, including one scene where a main character throws a bus at a villain. Emily's parents are killed…
Is the language in Thunder Force appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is used throughout. The dialogue includes multiple uses of "shit" (around 8), "ass" (5), "bitch" (4, including "son of a bitch"), "damn" (4), and "hell" (4). Milder insults like "nerds," "ding dongs," and "whack job" are also used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Thunder Force?
Substance use is present but mild. The character Lydia is frequently seen drinking beer, both at home and at her job. Another scene takes place in a bar where characters drink alcohol socially. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Thunder Force?
The film contains some mature themes. The central plot is motivated by the off-screen death of a main character's parents at the hands of supervillains. Themes of friendship, betrayal, and reconciliation are central to the story. In the climax, a main…
How long is Thunder Force?
Thunder Force runs 107 minutes, directed by Ben Falcone, released in 2021.
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