Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)

Snow White and the Huntsman 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

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 Snow White and the Huntsman scary?

Only a little. Snow White and the Huntsman has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Snow White and the Huntsman?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Snow White and the Huntsman rated, and is it OK for kids?

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

What is Snow White and the Huntsman about?

After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain immortality, The Evil Queen needs the heart of Snow White. After Snow escapes the castle, the Queen sends the Huntsman to find her in the Dark Forest.

Cast and crew

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Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a movie that will make me cry”
• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
• “funny but not stupid, under two hours”