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

No. It is rated R, with brutal violence, frequent strong language and graphic gore.

Chappie (2015)

Film · 2h · Rated R

Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

A sentient robot child navigates a gritty, crime-ridden world, learning harsh lessons about humanity.

A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

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Chappie parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: brutal violence and frequent strong language.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Chappie scary?: Only a little. Chappie has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Chappie?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Chappie rated, and is it OK for kids?: No. It is rated R, with brutal violence, frequent strong language and graphic gore.

What is Chappie about?

Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.

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

No. Brace yourself.