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Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 safe for your child?

Age guide

7+

We advise Sonic the Hedgehog 2 from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Younger children will enjoy the fast-paced action and colorful characters like Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, focusing on the adventure and friendship themes.
9-12
Children in this age group can appreciate the film's humor and more complex plot points involving Dr.

Sonic teams up with Tails to stop Dr. Robotnik and Knuckles from finding a powerful emerald. This high-energy sequel features fast-paced action and humor.

Age guide
7+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
4/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
2/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a family-friendly action-adventure film based on the popular video game character. It features fast-paced action, humor, and themes of friendship and teamwork, with a clear distinction between heroes and villains. The movie contains cartoon violence and some intense scenes, but these are generally presented in a lighthearted manner suitable for its target audience.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Parentwise puts Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at 7+. We advise Sonic the Hedgehog 2 from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (7+). Children in this age group can appreciate the film's humor and more complex plot points involving Dr.

Can a 12 year old watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (7+). Children in this age group can appreciate the film's humor and more complex plot points involving Dr.

Can a 13 year old watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (7+).

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 appropriate for kids?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a family-friendly action-adventure film based on the popular video game character. Parentwise rates Sonic the Hedgehog 2 overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 family friendly?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features fast-paced action, humor, and themes of friendship and teamwork, with a clear distinction between heroes and villains.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a family-friendly action-adventure film based on the popular video game character. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 2 safe for kids?

We advise Sonic the Hedgehog 2 from age 7 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features fast-paced action, humor, and themes of friendship and teamwork, with a clear distinction between heroes and villains.

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