It Chapter Two
HorrorThrillerDrama
17+R
2019·2h 49m·Andy Muschietti·New Line Cinema·● Script read & verified
Adults return to their hometown 27 years later to face a shapeshifting evil entity called Pennywise the Clown that terrorized them as children. This is...
Watch with your child — Graphic hate crime content and intense psychological horror require adult guidance and discussion
Heads Up for Parents
Opens with an extremely graphic and realistic hate crime that may be more disturbing than typical horror violence
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
Richie Tozier's character arc explicitly reveals his repressed romantic feelings for Eddie Kaspbrak, culminating in his emotional confession at Eddie's death scene.
Community Notes
- LGBTQ advocacy groups have raised concerns about using graphic anti-gay violence as entertainment and horror motivation
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Explores how childhood trauma affects adults and the importance of facing fears together
- ✓Shows the power of friendship and keeping promises to those who matter
Cast:Jessica ChastainJames McAvoyBill HaderIsaiah MustafaJay Ryan