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

How gory is Divergent?

Light gore and strong violence.

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

It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

Divergent (2014)

Film · 2h 20m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A young woman uncovers a plot against those who don't fit in, sparking a gritty, brisk adventure.

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

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Divergent parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with some innuendo or implied sex and mild language.

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: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Divergent scary?: Only a little. Divergent has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Divergent?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Divergent rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Divergent about?

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.