What is Ready Player One about?
When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A virtual treasure hunt through an epic, nostalgic world delivers relentless, high-octane adventure.
Pulpy. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Max.
Ready Player One 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
- Not scary
- 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
- How gory is Ready Player One?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Ready Player One rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.
Cast and crew
Directed bySteven Spielberg
StarringTye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg
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