Is Now You See Me 2 appropriate for children?

# Now You See Me 2 - Parent Guide This PG-13 thriller follows magicians on the run from dangerous enemies. While language and sexual content are mild, the strong violence—including shootouts and intense action sequences—may be too intense for younger children. Best suited for teens 13+ who enjoy crime thrillers and can handle sustained tension.

What age is Now You See Me 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Now You See Me 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Now You See Me 2 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

2016

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, Crime

Synopsis

One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.

Cast

Jesse Eisenberg

J. Daniel Atlas

Mark Ruffalo

Dylan Rhodes

Woody Harrelson

Merritt McKinney / Chase McKinney

Dave Franco

Jack Wilder

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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