Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 scary?

Only a little. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Film · 2h 30m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A relentless, witty adventure sees a heartbroken hero rally his team to save a friend and their future.

Epic, with dry wit. A family watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and some strong 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: None noted
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 scary?: Only a little. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 rated, and is it OK for kids?: Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

What is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 about?

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

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

Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.