X-Men: First Class (2011)
Young mutants discover their powers, forging a complex friendship while battling a world-ending threat with brisk, gritty action.
Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.
How intense is X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What X-Men: First Class feels like
- Tone
- epicgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream X-Men: First Class
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Is X-Men: First Class for you?
Is X-Men: First Class scary?
Only a little. X-Men: First Class has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is X-Men: First Class gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is X-Men: First Class sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is X-Men: First Class OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class is streaming on Disney+ and Max.
Does X-Men: First Class have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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