Is Last Action Hero scary?

Only a little. Last Action Hero has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Last Action Hero?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Last Action Hero rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

Last Action Hero (1993)

Film · 2h 11m · Rated PG-13

Action, Comedy, Fantasy

A magic ticket pulls a young boy into a campy action movie, where fantasy and reality hilariously collide.

Pulpy, with big broad humor. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Plex (free).

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Last Action Hero parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: 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 Last Action Hero scary?: Only a little. Last Action Hero has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Last Action Hero?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Last Action Hero rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence.

What is Last Action Hero about?

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.