What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles about?
When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Mutant turtles deliver broad laughs and brisk action as they battle a kingpin threatening New York.
Big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.
Cast and crew
Directed byJonathan Liebesman
StarringPete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher, Megan Fox, Will Arnett
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