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Is Power Rangers OK for Kids?

ActionAdventureScience Fiction
12+
PG-13⭐ 5.9 / 102017 · 2h 4m
Dean Israelite

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
🗡️Violence
Extreme▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
0
Cartoon / Comedic
6
Action & Peril
1
Injuries & Death Shown
2
Graphic & Disturbing
  • Jason punches bully Ty Fleming hard enough to knock out his tooth (later replaced), and Billy knocks out Colt Wallace in a separate fight
  • Rita Repulsa kills a police officer by shooting and destroying her body in a graphic, disturbing scene
  • Rita brutally attacks Billy at the boatyard, seemingly killing him, shown as a serious and upsetting moment before his later resurrection
  • Extended action sequences include Goldar destroying Angel Grove, a Megazord battle with explosive sword combat, and Rangers fighting Rita's army throughout town
  • Zack appears badly burned in the final battle, crying out 'I'm burning. I can't breathe,' indicating visible injury
  • Overall tone mixes stylized superhero action-fighting with two genuinely graphic and disturbing moments involving Rita's brutality
💬Language
Extreme▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
2
Mild Words
(damn, hell)
3
Moderate
(ass, b**ch)
7
Strong
(sh*t)
1
Extreme
(f**k)
  • 'Da**' is used 3 times and 'cr*p' is used 2 times throughout the film
  • Stronger language includes 'hell' (3 times), 's**t' (3 times), and 'b**ch' (1 time)
  • One instance of the extreme profanity 'motherf**ker' occurs in the script
  • This is stronger language than typical PG-13 superhero fare aimed at younger teens
👻Scary Scenes
Extreme▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
1
Mildly Tense
1
Startling Moments
2
Genuinely Scary
2
Deeply Disturbing
  • Zordon's revelation that Rita will create Goldar and destroy all life on Earth within 11 days is disturbing and sets a heavy tone early on
  • Rita's first appearance at Trini's house is scary, as she nearly kills Trini and makes explicit death threats
  • The creation of Goldar from collected gold produces a massive, destructive creature that may frighten younger viewers
  • A startling sequence has the Rangers nearly hit by an oncoming train during a van chase
  • Billy's apparent death after Rita's attack at the boatyard is a disturbing, emotionally heavy scene, though it is resolved when he is later revived
  • Rita also threatens to kill the Rangers one by one to extract information, creating sustained tension
💕Romance
Moderate▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
3
Crushes & Holding Hands
0
Kissing & Dating
1
Suggestive
0
Sexual Content
  • Billy shows interest in Kimberly and asks her to hang out; she declines because she's under house arrest
  • Kimberly flirts with Billy, saying 'So, hey, we should hang out sometime huh?'
  • Jason and Kimberly develop a supportive connection, with Jason encouraging her to 'be the person you wanna be'
  • Zack briefly mentions 'girlfriend troubles' regarding Trini during a personal sharing scene
  • No kissing, dating, or sexual content is depicted
🍺Substances
Very Mild▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
1
Mentioned in Passing
0
Shown Casually
0
Featured Prominently
0
Glorified or Abused
  • A police officer mentions 'beers in the fridge' at a crime scene, a brief passing reference
  • No alcohol or drug use is actually shown on screen
  • The reference is incidental dialogue, not glorified or emphasized
⚡Stimulation
Extreme▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
0
Gently Engaging
0
Exciting
4
Intense
1
Overwhelming
  • An intense van chase sequence with mine security and police pursuit ends with a near-miss with an oncoming train
  • Rangers discover an underground spaceship with intense alien encounters
  • An initial Zord training sequence is overwhelming, featuring near-crashes and loss of control
  • The extended final battle features the Megazord fighting Goldar amid the destruction of Angel Grove, with intense pacing and sensory overload
  • Rangers are trapped in a pit battle experiencing extreme heat and pressure, adding to the sensory intensity
  • Sensory-sensitive children may find several sequences, especially the training and final battle, overwhelming
Power Rangers — Heads Up for Parents

Despite being based on a kid-friendly franchise, the film contains an unexpectedly graphic scene where Rita Repulsa shoots and destroys a police officer's body, along with one use of the extreme profanity 'motherf**ker' — both surprising for parents expecting lighter content from the Power Rangers brand.

About Power Rangers

Five ordinary teenagers with troubled pasts discover they have been chosen to become Power Rangers, gaining superpowers to defend Angel Grove from the villainous Rita Repulsa, who seeks a powerful crystal and creates the monstrous Goldar to destroy the town. The film blends coming-of-age teen drama with sci-fi superhero action, focusing heavily on the five leads bonding, confronting personal secrets, and learning to work together before a climactic battle.

👨‍👧
Best watched together
Given the graphic violence in Rita's attacks (killing a police officer, seemingly killing Billy) and the presence of extreme language including 'motherfucker,' parents of younger teens (12-14) may want to watch alongside their kids to discuss the disturbing content and heavier themes like Zordon's sacrifice and Billy's near-death experience.

Family Takeaways from Power Rangers

What it gets right

  • ✓The film portrays genuine vulnerability among teenagers, as seen when all five Rangers share personal secrets and fears, including Zack's fear about his sick mother
  • ✓Billy's apparent death and subsequent revival by his friends emphasizes loyalty and the value of found family relationships

Power Rangers Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●Traditional family values

The entire film centers on five teenagers learning to work together as a family unit, with Rita Repulsa specifically targeting their families to exploit their emotional bonds. The Rangers' strength comes from their commitment to protecting their loved ones and community.

Cast:Dacre MontgomeryRJ CylerLudi LinNaomi ScottBecky G

Is Power Rangers Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✗Age 10: Not recommended for 10-year-olds
✓Age 12: Generally appropriate for 12-year-olds
✓Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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