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The Suicide Squad

ActionComedyAdventure
17+R
2021·2h 12m·James Gunn·DC Films· Script read & verified

A team of supervillains are recruited from prison for a dangerous government mission to infiltrate an enemy facility and destroy an alien threat. This is...

Fine for kids to watch alone

Heads Up for Parents

The film treats violence very casually and many likeable characters die suddenly and graphically


What's In It

Violence
Extreme
Language
Extreme
Scary
Mild
Romance
Very Mild
Substances
Very Mild
Stimulation
Extreme

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
LGBTQ themes

Ratcatcher 2 is explicitly shown to have romantic feelings for another female character, and this attraction is acknowledged in the story. The film presents this as a natural part of her character development.

Community Notes

  • Some critics noted concerns about glorifying violence and criminal behavior

Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Shows consequences of betrayal when Blackguard's treachery leads to team deaths
  • Demonstrates that people can change and find purpose even from dark backgrounds

Cast:Margot RobbieIdris ElbaJohn CenaJoel KinnamanSylvester Stallone