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Spider-Man: Far From Home

Parents guide · ClearAge age 13+ · Official M

Movie 2019 129 min Action, Adventure, Science Fiction Reviewed by Dan S · Checked 22 Jul 2020
Official Rating M ClearAge 13+

Why our age differs

Official is M, often read as not-under-15. We say 13, though the one nightmarish illusion sequence is a real reason we would not place it any younger

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Sex and Nudity
Mild
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Mild

Our take

Peter Parker's European holiday with his classmates turns into a superhero mission against giant elemental monsters and a charming new ally who may not be what he seems. The action is big and frequent, and one extended illusion sequence gets genuinely trippy and unsettling, more intense than the rest of the film. There is sweet teen romance, some grief over a lost mentor, and a scattering of moderate language. Threads about honesty, trust, and living up to a legacy give it real heart. A strong fit for most tweens around 13

Uplifting themes

Honesty, responsibility, and growing into big shoes drive the story, with Peter learning he cannot run from what he can do. It values trusting good friends and seeing through manipulation Peter is kind and well-meaning even when he stumbles, and his friends are loyal and brave. The film is honest about his mistakes and the work of owning them

Story (may spoil tone)

Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.

What we flagged

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Violence
Moderate
Sex and Nudity
Mild
Frightening
Moderate
Language
Mild

Details

Violence Moderate Action is frequent, with elemental monsters levelling towns, drones fir…

Action is frequent, with elemental monsters levelling towns, drones firing on crowds, and a plan that openly aims to kill the young heroes. The threat gets pointed and dark at times, though actual blood is minimal

Language Mild Moderate swearing appears here and there, including the s-word and a b-…

Moderate swearing appears here and there, including the s-word and a b-word insult, with milder hell and damn mixed in. It is spread thinly across the film

Sex / nudity Mild This is sweet teen romance territory, with crushes, nervous flirting, a…

This is sweet teen romance territory, with crushes, nervous flirting, and a kiss or two. A quick comic line about a boy in his underwear is as cheeky as it gets

Frightening Moderate The elemental creatures are loud and destructive, and one long illusion…

The elemental creatures are loud and destructive, and one long illusion sequence turns genuinely nightmarish and disorienting, easily the scariest stretch in the film. Sensitive younger viewers may find that part a lot

Gore / death / weapons Mild Guns and drones threaten characters, with talk of a bullet to the head…

Guns and drones threaten characters, with talk of a bullet to the head and people seemingly blown up inside illusions. On-screen injury detail stays light. The threat is clear. The camera does not stay on the wounds

Grief / bereavement Mild Peter is quietly grieving a mentor who died, and that loss shapes his c…

Peter is quietly grieving a mentor who died, and that loss shapes his choices and the film's emotional core. Funerals and absence come up more than once. It sits under the story. There is no long funeral stretch

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • Peter keeps wanting someone else to carry the responsibility he has been handed. Why do you think that felt so heavy for him?
  • The film shows how easily people believe a convincing story. How do you decide who to trust online or in the news?