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

What is Bumblebee rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

Bumblebee (2018)

Film · 1h 54m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A heartwarming adventure unfolds when a teenager revives a battle-scarred robot in a brisk, wholesome 80s tale.

Nostalgic, with wholesome humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy (free) and YouTube (free).

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Bumblebee parents guide

No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

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

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
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

Is Bumblebee scary?: Only a little. Bumblebee has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Bumblebee?: No gore and strong violence.
What is Bumblebee rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is Bumblebee about?

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.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.