Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# The Meg - Parental Guide
*The Meg* follows a submarine pilot who encounters a massive prehistoric shark in the ocean depths. While rated PG-13, the film contains strong violence and scary sequences that may frighten younger children, including intense shark attacks and creature violence. Consider your child's tolerance for suspenseful action and jump-scares before viewing.
About this movie
Genre
Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Synopsis
A deep sea submersible pilot revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench, and accidentally unleashes the seventy foot ancestor of the Great White Shark believed to be extinct.
Cast
Jason Statham
Jonas Taylor
Cliff Curtis
James 'Mac' Mackreides
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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