Is Captain America: The First Avenger appropriate for children?

# Captain America: The First Avenger - Parent Guide This PG-13 action film features strong battle violence throughout, including gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat that may be intense for younger children. While language and sexual content are minimal, the frequent action sequences and villain threat make it best suited for children 10 and older who enjoy superhero adventures.

What age is Captain America: The First Avenger suitable for?

Our verdict for Captain America: The First Avenger is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Captain America: The First Avenger safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.

Cast

Chris Evans

Captain America / Steve Rogers

Hayley Atwell

Peggy Carter

Sebastian Stan

James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes

Tommy Lee Jones

Colonel Chester Phillips

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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