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Is Thor: Love and Thunder safe for your child?

Age guide

13+

We advise Thor: Love and Thunder from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
This film contains fantasy violence and some frightening sequences, particularly involving Gorr the God Butcher, which may be too intense for younger viewers.
9-12
Children in this age range can generally follow the plot and humor, but the themes of grief and loss, alongside the action, might warrant discussion.
13-15
Teenagers are likely to appreciate the movie's blend of action, humor, and emotional depth, including its more mature themes and character development.
16+
Older teens will find the film's narrative engaging, with its exploration of complex relationships and a more nuanced understanding of its comedic and dramatic elements.

Thor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced – a quest for self-discovery. However, his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods.

Age guide
13+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
5/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
2/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
3/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

Thor: Love and Thunder is a superhero film with fantasy violence, humor, and themes of grief. Parental guidance is suggested due to some intense sequences and emotional content, especially for younger viewers. Utilizing Disney+'s content ratings and profile PINs can help manage access.

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Thor: Love and Thunder age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Thor: Love and Thunder?

Parentwise puts Thor: Love and Thunder at 13+. We advise Thor: Love and Thunder from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Thor: Love and Thunder?

Not by default: we advise Thor: Love and Thunder from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range can generally follow the plot and humor, but the themes of grief and loss, alongside the action, might warrant discussion.

Can a 12 year old watch Thor: Love and Thunder?

Not by default: we advise Thor: Love and Thunder from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range can generally follow the plot and humor, but the themes of grief and loss, alongside the action, might warrant discussion.

Can a 13 year old watch Thor: Love and Thunder?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Thor: Love and Thunder (13+). Teenagers are likely to appreciate the movie's blend of action, humor, and emotional depth, including its more mature themes and character development.

Is Thor: Love and Thunder appropriate for kids?

Thor: Love and Thunder is a superhero film with fantasy violence, humor, and themes of grief. Parentwise rates Thor: Love and Thunder overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Thor: Love and Thunder family friendly?

Thor: Love and Thunder sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parental guidance is suggested due to some intense sequences and emotional content, especially for younger viewers.

Thor: Love and Thunder parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Thor: Love and Thunder is a superhero film with fantasy violence, humor, and themes of grief. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Thor: Love and Thunder safe for kids?

We advise Thor: Love and Thunder from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Parental guidance is suggested due to some intense sequences and emotional content, especially for younger viewers.

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