Is Justice League appropriate for children?

Justice League is a PG-13 action film featuring strong violence with frequent fight scenes and destruction that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are minimal, but the overall action-heavy nature and dark tone make it better suited for older children and teens rather than those under 10.

What age is Justice League suitable for?

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

Is Justice League 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

2017

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

Cast

Ben Affleck

Batman / Bruce Wayne

Henry Cavill

Superman / Clark Kent

Amy Adams

Lois Lane

Gal Gadot

Wonder Woman / Diana Prince

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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