Is Artemis Fowl scary?

Only a little. Artemis Fowl has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Artemis Fowl?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is Artemis Fowl rated, and is it OK for kids?

For most kids, yes. Mild language and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.

Artemis Fowl (2020)

Film · 1h 34m · Rated PG

Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A young genius battles powerful fairies to find his missing father in a whimsical, measured adventure.

A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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Artemis Fowl parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Artemis Fowl scary?: Only a little. Artemis Fowl has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Artemis Fowl?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Artemis Fowl rated, and is it OK for kids?: For most kids, yes. Mild language and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.

What is Artemis Fowl about?

Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He soon finds himself in an epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father's disappearance.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.