Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.

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

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

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 noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials scary?

Only a little. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence and several jump scares, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials about?

Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Cast and crew

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