What is Iron Man 3 about?
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A brilliant inventor battles a powerful terrorist in a brisk, high-octane adventure with witty humor.
Pulpy and campy, with dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Disney+.
Iron Man 3 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
- 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
- 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
- Is Iron Man 3 scary?
- Only a little. Iron Man 3 has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
- How gory is Iron Man 3?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Iron Man 3 rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byShane Black
StarringRobert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau
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