What is Iron Man 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

Iron Man 2 (2010)

Film · 2h 4m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A witty, high-octane adventure unfolds as a brilliant inventor battles pressure and powerful enemies.

Pulpy and campy, with dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Iron Man 2 parents guide

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

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: No gore
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Iron Man 2?: No gore and strong violence.
What is Iron Man 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Iron Man 2 about?

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.