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Shazam! follows a foster teen who can turn into a grown superhero with one magic word, and the humour stays silly and big-hearted. There are superhero brawls, guns pointed at people, and demon creatures that may spook younger kids. Swearing stays at the s-word, hell, and damn. Foster-care stress and kids in danger are part of the story. We put this at 13, with a parent, for the scarier villain beats and the child peril.
Uplifting themes
Chosen family, courage, and using power to protect people sit at the centre, not empty showing off. Billy learns that being a hero means responsibility, not just cool tricks. It is one of the warmer DC messages for families Billy grows from a defensive loner into someone who stands up for his siblings and strangers. The foster parents model patience and care without being perfect. Kids get a clear picture of messy people choosing better
Story (may spoil tone)
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
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Violence Superhero punches, lightning blasts, and street fights run through the…
Superhero punches, lightning blasts, and street fights run through the second half. Guns are pointed at the hero, and villains talk openly about killing. Blood stays light, but the action is louder than a gentle kids' film
Language The s-word shows up several times, with hell, damn, and crap mixed into…
The s-word shows up several times, with hell, damn, and crap mixed into the teen banter. There is no f-word barrage here. Swear-sensitive homes will still notice the sharper lines
Sex / nudity Underwear and wedgie jokes get a few laughs when the kids tease each ot…
Underwear and wedgie jokes get a few laughs when the kids tease each other. Nothing sexual is shown, and it plays as silly schoolyard humour. The tone stays mildly crude, never steamy
Drugs / alcohol In adult form, the hero tries to buy beer as a joke about looking grown…
In adult form, the hero tries to buy beer as a joke about looking grown. It is played for laughs and goes nowhere as a drinking plot. One quick gag parents may still want to flag
Frightening Demon figures, glowing eyes, and a haunted cave give the villain story…
Demon figures, glowing eyes, and a haunted cave give the villain story a spooky edge. Abduction talk and monstrous forms may unsettle kids under 13. The comedy softens it, but those images stick
Child peril / abuse Foster kids are threatened, chased, and targeted by adults who want the…
Foster kids are threatened, chased, and targeted by adults who want the hero's power. A line about killing a little girl makes the stakes painfully clear. Billy's search for belonging also puts him in unsafe situations
Bullying / discrimination School bullying and mean foster-kid taunts show up early, and power lat…
School bullying and mean foster-kid taunts show up early, and power later tempts the hero toward show-off cruelty. A quick racism call-out appears in sibling banter. The film sides with standing up without becoming a bully
Gore / death / weapons You get strong language in a convenience-store scare, and fantasy weapo…
You get strong language in a convenience-store scare, and fantasy weapons show up in the bigger fights, including guns. Deaths and injuries stay mostly bloodless. Weapon threat is real enough for younger viewers to notice
Dangerous behaviour A kid in an adult body tests powers in public, shrugs off danger, and t…
A kid in an adult body tests powers in public, shrugs off danger, and treats heroics like a game at first. The film shows the cost, yet those early stunts can look tempting to copy in play. Families may want to talk about real-world limits
Grief / bereavement Billy aches for the mother he lost touch with, and that missing piece s…
Billy aches for the mother he lost touch with, and that missing piece shapes his choices. Other foster kids carry their own separation hurts. The sadness is gentle next to the jokes, but it is real
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
- Billy is learning what family means after bouncing between homes. What makes a foster family feel real to you?
- Having power goes to his head before he grows up. When is showing off harmless, and when does it put people at risk?
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