What age is Wonder Woman 1984 appropriate for?

Wonder Woman 1984 is rated PG-13 and PopcornCheck recommends it for ages 10+, based on reading the actual screenplay. The film includes an armed mall heist with a child held hostage, an extended and intense fight between Wonder Woman and the animalistic Cheetah, and a tense global nuclear missile crisis with civilian evacuations that could unsettle younger viewers.

Does Wonder Woman 1984 have swearing or bad language?

Wonder Woman 1984 has Moderate language. Characters say 'hell' (x2), 'damn' (x2), 'bastards' (x1), and 'loser' (x3)

Is Wonder Woman 1984 violent?

Wonder Woman 1984 has Moderate violence. An armed mall heist features gunfire and a child held hostage before Wonder Woman intervenes to save the child

Is Wonder Woman 1984 scary for children?

Wonder Woman 1984 has Extreme scary scenes. The armed mall robbery with a child hostage creates a tense, high-stakes scene early in the film

Is Wonder Woman 1984 OK for Kids?

Name: Wonder Woman 1984
Director: Patty Jenkins
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2020
Duration: 151 min
Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright

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10+

PG-13⭐ IMDb 5.3 / 102020 · 2h 31m

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay

🗡️Violence

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Cartoon / Comedic

Action & Peril

Injuries & Death Shown

Graphic & Disturbing

An armed mall heist features gunfire and a child held hostage before Wonder Woman intervenes to save the child
Wonder Woman stops criminals on an escalator in a multi-move combat sequence and later destroys military guards and equipment during a satellite facility battle
Barbara defends herself against a drunk man by throwing him into a bin, an early sign of her growing aggression
An extended fight between Wonder Woman and Cheetah involves rapid, choreographed combat moves
A Cairo jeep chase includes gunfire and vehicles being destroyed, and multiple guards are shown shot and injured during the satellite facility battle
No characters are shown dying graphically on-screen; injuries are implied through action rather than shown in detail
Weapons include guns, jeeps, and Wonder Woman's lasso and shield used in combat
Overall tone is stylized superhero action rather than graphic or gory violence

💬Language

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mild Words

(damn, hell)

Moderate

(ass, b**ch)

Strong

(sh*t)

Extreme

(f**k)

Characters say 'hell' (x2), 'da**' (x2), 'bastards' (x1), and 'loser' (x3)
One instance of the stronger word 's**t' is used
No f-words, c-words, or slurs are present in the script
Overall language is infrequent and mild, typical of a PG-13 superhero film

👻Scary Scenes

Extreme▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mildly Tense

Startling Moments

Genuinely Scary

Deeply Disturbing

The armed mall robbery with a child hostage creates a tense, high-stakes scene early in the film
A global nuclear missile crisis between the US and Soviet Union, including a launch countdown with civilians evacuating, generates sustained tension
Barbara's transformation into Cheetah, complete with animal features and heightened aggression, is genuinely scary for younger viewers
Maxwell Lord forcibly taking wishes from world leaders and citizens is portrayed as disturbing and unsettling
Steve's sudden disappearance after Diana's sacrifice is an emotionally startling moment rather than a jump scare
Maxwell Lord appearing simultaneously on all global broadcasts is an eerie, scary image of overwhelming power
All frightening scenes are resolved by the film's end, with the nuclear crisis averted and Cheetah's threat contained

💕Romance

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Crushes & Holding Hands

Kissing & Dating

Suggestive

Sexual Content

Barbara expresses admiration for Diana and a crush-like desire to be like her
Diana and Steve share multiple kisses throughout the film, including an emotional final goodbye kiss
A scene between Maxwell and Barbara in her office includes moaning sounds and implied intimacy without explicit depiction
Diana and Steve are shown in a bedroom with references to intimate time together, though nothing explicit is depicted
Steve and Diana's longing and emotional connection is a central romantic throughline of the film

🍺Substances

Mild▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Mentioned in Passing

Shown Casually

Featured Prominently

Glorified or Abused

Maxwell mentions taking vitamins and supplements at various points, shown casually
Multiple characters are shown drinking coffee casually in the background
Black market jewelry and stolen goods are mentioned but not shown as drug or alcohol related
No alcohol, drug abuse, or smoking is depicted or glorified

⚡Stimulation

Moderate▼

Moments in the script, mildest → most intense

Gently Engaging

Exciting

Intense

Overwhelming

The opening Amazon warrior competition is an intense sequence full of stunts and action
The invisible jet flight sequence with aerial maneuvers and fireworks is an exciting, high-energy scene
The extended Wonder Woman vs Cheetah fight features rapid, back-to-back combat choreography
The global nuclear crisis sequence layers multiple simultaneous threats for a high-tension viewing experience
The final confrontation at the satellite facility combines explosions and combat for an intense climax
1980s montage sequences with music and fashion offer lighter, exciting breaks between action beats
Sensory-sensitive children may find the back-to-back action sequences overwhelming

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Wonder Woman 1984 — Heads Up for Parents

Parents may be caught off guard by the suggestive scene between Maxwell and Barbara in her office, which includes moaning sounds and implied intimacy, as well as references to Diana and Steve's intimate time together in a bedroom scene — content that goes slightly beyond typical superhero-movie romance.

About Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman 1984 follows Diana Prince as she battles a mystical Dreamstone that grants wishes at a terrible cost, while her long-lost love Steve Trevor mysteriously returns and a power-hungry businessman named Maxwell Lord threatens to plunge the world into nuclear war. It's a colorful, action-packed superhero adventure with a strong moral core about honesty and selflessness, set against a vibrant 1980s backdrop.

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Best watched together

Younger children under 10 may benefit from a parent present during the mall hostage crisis, Barbara's frightening Cheetah transformation, and the tense nuclear countdown sequence, and parents may want to discuss the suggestive Maxwell/Barbara scene and the film's themes of sacrifice and truth.

Family Takeaways from Wonder Woman 1984

What it gets right

✓The film prioritizes truth over deception as its central theme, culminating in Diana using the Lasso of Truth to show people the real cost of their wishes
✓Maxwell Lord's arc shows that redemption is possible, as he reconciles with his son Alistair and admits his mistakes

Wonder Woman 1984 Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Faith & Religion

●Christian themes

Diana's prayer to her father Zeus and the film's exploration of truth, sacrifice, and redemption echo Christian theological concepts. The climax involves Diana choosing sacrificial love over revenge, renouncing the lasso's wish through an act of faith.

Cast:Gal GadotChris PineKristen WiigPedro PascalRobin Wright