Is John Wick: Chapter 2 appropriate for children?

# John Wick: Chapter 2 - Parental Guide This R-rated action sequel features intense gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and frequent strong language throughout. The plot involves assassins and criminal underworld themes, with moderate sexual content and some frightening scenes. It's best suited for mature teens and adults, not recommended for younger children.

What age is John Wick: Chapter 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for John Wick: Chapter 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is John Wick: Chapter 2 safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2017

Rating

Genre

Action, Thriller, Crime

Synopsis

John Wick is forced out of retirement by a former associate looking to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to aid him, Wick travels to Rome and does battle against some of the world’s most dangerous killers.

Cast

Keanu Reeves

John Wick

Common

Cassian

Laurence Fishburne

Bowery King

Riccardo Scamarcio

Santino D'Antonio

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

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