Is Solo: A Star Wars Story appropriate for children?

# Solo: A Star Wars Story - Parental Guide This PG-13 adventure follows young Han Solo as he joins forces with Chewbacca and meets the gambler Lando Calrissian. While it features strong action violence and some mild language, the fast-paced plot and space-opera setting appeal mainly to older children and teens rather than younger viewers.

What age is Solo: A Star Wars Story suitable for?

Our verdict for Solo: A Star Wars Story is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Solo: A Star Wars Story 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

2018

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Synopsis

Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Cast

Alden Ehrenreich

Han Solo

Joonas Suotamo

Chewbacca

Woody Harrelson

Tobias Beckett

Emilia Clarke

Qi'ra

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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