Is Bumblebee appropriate for children?

# Bumblebee Parental Guide This PG-13 action film features strong violence including robot combat and explosions that may be intense for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the overall verdict suggests it's best suited for teens rather than children under 13, who might find the action sequences frightening or overwhelming.

What age is Bumblebee suitable for?

Our verdict for Bumblebee is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Bumblebee safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2018

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary yellow VW bug.

Cast

Dylan O'Brien

B-127 / Bumblebee (voice)

Hailee Steinfeld

Charlie Watson

John Cena

Jack Burns

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Memo Gutierrez

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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