Our take
A Minecraft Movie is a live-action family comedy based on the game, rated PG for action, language, rude humor, and scary images. Expect blocky monster chases, sword fights without blood, and occasional mild swearing. Light innuendo and a jumpy Nether sequence may bother sensitive kids under nine
Uplifting themes
Teamwork, imagination, and standing up to bullies drive the story The teen hero learns confidence while protecting his sister
Story (may spoil tone)
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Cartoon sword fights, explosions, and monster battles stay bloodless an…
Cartoon sword fights, explosions, and monster battles stay bloodless and comic
Language Expect mild swearing like hell and crap, plus butt jokes
Expect mild swearing like hell and crap, plus butt jokes
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Night creatures, creeper blasts, and the fiery Nether may startle young…
Night creatures, creeper blasts, and the fiery Nether may startle younger kids
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Brief school bullying and a song about not being a bully
Brief school bullying and a song about not being a bully
Gore / death / weapons Fantasy weapons and a zombie arm gag; no realistic gore
Fantasy weapons and a zombie arm gag; no realistic gore
Dangerous behaviour Portal stunts and dynamite gags are played for laughs
Portal stunts and dynamite gags are played for laughs
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- How does teamwork and creativity help the heroes survive the Overworld?
- Cartoon violence looks silly, but real-world fighting has consequences.