How gory is Black Widow?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Black Widow rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

Black Widow (2021)

Film · 2h 14m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A brisk, gritty adventure forces a spy to confront her past and mend broken relationships.

Intimate. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Black Widow parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Black Widow?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Black Widow rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Black Widow about?

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.