Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
A found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
How intense is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. 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 Vol. 2 feels like
- Tone
- campyheartwarmingepicwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionPartyDate night
Where to stream Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 for you?
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 scary?
Only a little. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 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 Vol. 2?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is streaming on Disney+.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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