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Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise The Super Mario Bros. Movie from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the vibrant animation and familiar characters like Mario and Luigi, but some scenes with Bowser's aggression or peril might be intense for very sensitive viewers.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group can appreciate the film's humor and action sequences, understanding the stakes of the adventure as Mario works to save the Mushroom Kingdom.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might find the movie a nostalgic trip with its many video game references and Easter eggs, enjoying the lighthearted plot without significant emotional depth.
- 16+
- Older teens and adults can enjoy the film as a fun, family-friendly adaptation of a beloved game franchise, recognizing the detailed homages to the Mario universe.
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Plumbers Mario and Luigi are transported to an alternate world and become embroiled in a battle to save the Mushroom Kingdom from the tyrannical Bowser. Mario must team up with Princess Peach and other familiar characters to stop Bowser's evil plans.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a colorful, fast-paced animated film suitable for most families. It contains mild cartoon violence and some intense moments that align with its PG rating, but generally maintains a lighthearted tone. Parents should be aware of potential fright for very young or sensitive children during action sequences involving the villain Bowser.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Parentwise puts The Super Mario Bros. Movie at 6+. We advise The Super Mario Bros. Movie from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for The Super Mario Bros. Movie (6+). Children in this age group can appreciate the film's humor and action sequences, understanding the stakes of the adventure as Mario works to save the Mushroom Kingdom.
Can a 12 year old watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for The Super Mario Bros. Movie (6+). Children in this age group can appreciate the film's humor and action sequences, understanding the stakes of the adventure as Mario works to save the Mushroom Kingdom.
Can a 13 year old watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Super Mario Bros. Movie (6+). Teenagers might find the movie a nostalgic trip with its many video game references and Easter eggs, enjoying the lighthearted plot without significant emotional depth.
Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie appropriate for kids?
The Super Mario Bros. Parentwise rates The Super Mario Bros. Movie overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie family friendly?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Movie is a colorful, fast-paced animated film suitable for most families.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Super Mario Bros. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie safe for kids?
We advise The Super Mario Bros. Movie from age 6 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Movie is a colorful, fast-paced animated film suitable for most families.
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