How gory is Real Steel?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Real Steel rated, and is it OK for kids?

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

Real Steel (2011)

Film · 2h 7m · Rated PG-13

Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Sports

Washed-up fighters and estranged sons find heartwarming redemption as a robot underdog battles for epic glory.

Feel-good and uplifting. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

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Real Steel 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: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
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 Real Steel?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Real Steel rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.

What is Real Steel about?

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.