The Flash poster

The Flash (2023)

Film · 2h 24m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Barry Allen races against time in a suspenseful, high-octane adventure to reset a Zod-dominated universe.

Epic. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Max.

The Flash parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and some strong 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
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is The Flash scary?
Only a little. The Flash has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Flash?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Flash rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13, with some strong language and strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is The Flash about?

When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry Allen becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. In order to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?

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

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Directed byAndy Muschietti
StarringEzra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Keaton, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú

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