Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
An abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
How intense is Guardians of the Galaxy?
Guardians of the Galaxy is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated PG-13.
What Guardians of the Galaxy feels like
- Tone
- campyepiccrowd pleasingwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionPartyDate night
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Is Guardians of the Galaxy for you?
Is Guardians of the Galaxy scary?
Only a little. Guardians of the Galaxy has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Guardians of the Galaxy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Guardians of the Galaxy?
Guardians of the Galaxy runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Guardians of the Galaxy?
Guardians of the Galaxy is streaming on Disney+.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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