What is M3GAN rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence.

M3GAN (2022)

Film · 1h 42m · Rated PG-13

Horror, Sci-Fi

A brilliant roboticist's creation becomes chillingly overprotective, blending suspense and darkly comic camp.

Suspenseful and campy. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix.

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M3GAN parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past a PG-13: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is a horror title, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is M3GAN scary?: Yes, properly. M3GAN is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is M3GAN?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is M3GAN rated, and is it OK for kids?: Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with real scares, several jump scares and strong violence.

What is M3GAN about?

A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.

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

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.