Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation scary?

No. G.I. Joe: Retaliation is not a scary watch.

How gory is G.I. Joe: Retaliation?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is G.I. Joe: Retaliation rated, and is it OK for kids?

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

G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

Film · 1h 50m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A framed elite military unit fights a relentless, pulpy war on two fronts for their very survival.

Epic. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+, MGM+ and Hoopla (free).

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation parents guide

For a PG-13, this one goes further: brutal violence. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.

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

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Three questions

Is G.I. Joe: Retaliation scary?: No. G.I. Joe: Retaliation is not a scary watch.
How gory is G.I. Joe: Retaliation?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is G.I. Joe: Retaliation rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect brutal violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is G.I. Joe: Retaliation about?

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.