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Is The Flash safe for your child?

Age guide

13+

We advise The Flash from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).

5-8
The Flash movie contains intense action sequences and mature themes that are not suitable for children in this age group, despite its superhero premise.
9-12
Children in this range may be drawn to the superhero action, but the film's complex plot, darker elements, and some violence may be too intense without significant parental guidance.
13-15
Teenagers will encounter themes of loss, alternate realities, and significant action violence, which align with the film's PG-13 rating and may prompt discussions about consequences and choices.
16+
Older teens are likely to appreciate the film's humor, action, and exploration of the multiverse concept, engaging with its narrative complexities and character development.

Barry Allen uses his super-speed to travel back in time to prevent his mother's death, inadvertently altering the timeline and creating a multiverse crisis. The film features multiple versions of iconic DC characters.

Age guide
13+
Overall risk
5/10
Violence
6/10
Toxic behaviour
3/10
Stranger contact
2/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
3/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

The Flash is a superhero film rated PG-13, featuring intense action sequences, mature themes of grief and loss, and complex narrative elements involving alternate realities. While it offers exciting superhero adventure, it is important for parents to consider its content and themes when determining suitability for younger viewers.

What to do about The Flash

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The Flash age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is The Flash?

Parentwise puts The Flash at 13+. We advise The Flash from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch The Flash?

Not by default: we advise The Flash from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range may be drawn to the superhero action, but the film's complex plot, darker elements, and some violence may be too intense without significant parental guidance.

Can a 12 year old watch The Flash?

Not by default: we advise The Flash from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range may be drawn to the superhero action, but the film's complex plot, darker elements, and some violence may be too intense without significant parental guidance.

Can a 13 year old watch The Flash?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Flash (13+). Teenagers will encounter themes of loss, alternate realities, and significant action violence, which align with the film's PG-13 rating and may prompt discussions about consequences and choices.

Is The Flash appropriate for kids?

The Flash is a superhero film rated PG-13, featuring intense action sequences, mature themes of grief and loss, and complex narrative elements involving alternate realities. Parentwise rates The Flash overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is The Flash family friendly?

The Flash sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While it offers exciting superhero adventure, it is important for parents to consider its content and themes when determining suitability for younger viewers.

The Flash parents guide: what should a parent know first?

The Flash is a superhero film rated PG-13, featuring intense action sequences, mature themes of grief and loss, and complex narrative elements involving alternate realities. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is The Flash safe for kids?

We advise The Flash from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). While it offers exciting superhero adventure, it is important for parents to consider its content and themes when determining suitability for younger viewers.

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