Is Captain Marvel appropriate for children?

# Captain Marvel - Parental Guide This PG-13 action film features strong sci-fi violence including combat scenes and explosions that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are mild, but the overall verdict suggests it's better suited for older children and teens who enjoy superhero movies with substantial action sequences.

What age is Captain Marvel suitable for?

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

Is Captain Marvel safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2019

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cast

Brie Larson

Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel

Samuel L. Jackson

Nick Fury

Ben Mendelsohn

Talos / Keller

Jude Law

Yon-Rogg

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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