Is Terminator Genisys scary?

Only a little. Terminator Genisys has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Terminator Genisys?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Terminator Genisys rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language, brutal violence and several jump scares.

Terminator Genisys (2015)

Film · 2h 6m · Rated PG-13

Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A relentless, gritty battle against machines spans past and future, twisting an epic war.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Paramount+, Starz, Hoopla (free) and Tubi (free).

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Terminator Genisys parents guide

The thing to know: brutal violence, more than a PG-13 usually carries. Beyond that, some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the violence.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Terminator Genisys scary?: Only a little. Terminator Genisys has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Terminator Genisys?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Terminator Genisys rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language, brutal violence and several jump scares.

What is Terminator Genisys about?

The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.

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

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.