Is Transformers: Age of Extinction scary?

Only a little. Transformers: Age of Extinction has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Transformers: Age of Extinction?

Light gore and brutal violence.

What is Transformers: Age of Extinction rated, and is it OK for kids?

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

Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Film · 2h 45m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Relentless action and pulpy sci-fi collide as ancient forces and shadowy groups threaten Earth's future.

Epic. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

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

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Transformers: Age of Extinction parents guide

Heads up on brutal violence. That is past what the PG-13 on the box suggests. 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: A couple; One or two 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 Transformers: Age of Extinction scary?: Only a little. Transformers: Age of Extinction has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Transformers: Age of Extinction?: Light gore and brutal violence.
What is Transformers: Age of Extinction rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect some strong language and brutal violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is Transformers: Age of Extinction about?

As humanity picks up the pieces after the battle of Chicago, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from Cade Yeager, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.