Power Rangers (2017)

Power Rangers parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: 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

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

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Power Rangers scary?

Only a little. Power Rangers has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Power Rangers?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Power Rangers rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is Power Rangers about?

Five ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.

Cast and crew

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