Is Spider-Man: Homecoming appropriate for children?

# Spider-Man: Homecoming - Parent Guide Spider-Man: Homecoming follows a teenage superhero balancing school life with crime-fighting in New York City. While the PG-13 rating allows it for ages 13+, the strong action violence and intense sequences may be too much for sensitive younger children. Consider your child's maturity level and comfort with superhero combat before deciding.

What age is Spider-Man: Homecoming suitable for?

Our verdict for Spider-Man: Homecoming is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Spider-Man: Homecoming 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

2017

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.

Cast

Tom Holland

Peter Parker / Spider-Man

Michael Keaton

Adrian Toomes / Vulture

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark / Iron Man

Marisa Tomei

May Parker

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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