X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests X-Men: Apocalypse is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. X-Men: Apocalypse follows the titular ancient mutant as he returns to reshape the world, forcing Charles Xavier and his students to mount a desperate defense. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily for high-stakes…

X-Men: Apocalypse is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

X-Men: Apocalypse follows the titular ancient mutant as he returns to reshape the world, forcing Charles Xavier and his students to mount a desperate defense. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily for high-stakes action, pervasive destruction, and sequences of stylized violence. Parents should be aware of…

Some characters wear form-fitting or revealing outfits, such as Psylocke's bodysuit with cutouts and Mystique's low-cut dresses. One brief shot shows a woman in a thong walking away from a cage match. These instances are fleeting and lack explicit sexual…

The film features persistent superhero action, including mass destruction of cities and brutal supernatural combat. Notable moments include the murder of Magneto's wife and daughter by arrows, and the off-screen killing of guards by police. Several characters…

One instance of the 'f-word' occurs, along with a few instances of mild profanity throughout the dialogue.

There are brief, minor depictions of alcohol and tobacco use consistent with the film's 1980s setting.

The narrative explores themes of catastrophic loss, survivor's guilt, and the morality of absolute power. The accidental killing of a child is a central emotional driver for the antagonist's arc, which may be heavy for sensitive viewers.

X-Men: Apocalypse runs 144 minutes, directed by Bryan Singer, released in 2016.

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