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Is Thor: Ragnarok safe for your child?

Age guide

11+

We advise Thor: Ragnarok from age 11 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

9-12
Children in this age range will encounter frequent fantasy violence, including battles with alien creatures and gladiatorial combat, but with a largely comedic tone.
13-15
Teenagers will experience more intense action sequences and some thematic elements of imprisonment and rebellion, balanced with humor and character development.
16+
Older teens can appreciate the film's unique comedic style, its exploration of family dynamics, and the consequences of power, alongside the action.

This MCU film sees Thor imprisoned on a distant planet and forced to fight in a gladiatorial contest. He must race against time to prevent the destruction of Asgard by his powerful sister, Hela.

Age guide
11+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
6/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
3/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

Thor: Ragnarok is an action-packed Marvel superhero film featuring frequent fantasy violence and a strong comedic tone. While it contains some intense sequences and mild language, its lighthearted approach often mitigates the impact. Parents should be aware of the action content and discuss the difference between fantasy and reality with younger viewers.

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Thor: Ragnarok age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Thor: Ragnarok?

Parentwise puts Thor: Ragnarok at 11+. We advise Thor: Ragnarok from age 11 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Thor: Ragnarok?

Not by default: we advise Thor: Ragnarok from 11+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range will encounter frequent fantasy violence, including battles with alien creatures and gladiatorial combat, but with a largely comedic tone.

Can a 12 year old watch Thor: Ragnarok?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Thor: Ragnarok (11+). Children in this age range will encounter frequent fantasy violence, including battles with alien creatures and gladiatorial combat, but with a largely comedic tone.

Can a 13 year old watch Thor: Ragnarok?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Thor: Ragnarok (11+). Teenagers will experience more intense action sequences and some thematic elements of imprisonment and rebellion, balanced with humor and character development.

Is Thor: Ragnarok appropriate for kids?

Thor: Ragnarok is an action-packed Marvel superhero film featuring frequent fantasy violence and a strong comedic tone. Parentwise rates Thor: Ragnarok overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Thor: Ragnarok family friendly?

Thor: Ragnarok sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. While it contains some intense sequences and mild language, its lighthearted approach often mitigates the impact.

Thor: Ragnarok parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Thor: Ragnarok is an action-packed Marvel superhero film featuring frequent fantasy violence and a strong comedic tone. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Thor: Ragnarok safe for kids?

We advise Thor: Ragnarok from age 11 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). While it contains some intense sequences and mild language, its lighthearted approach often mitigates the impact.

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