Is X-Men: Days of Future Past appropriate for children?

# X-Men: Days of Future Past - Parent Guide This PG-13 action film features strong violence including battles, explosions, and combat sequences that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are mild. While the complex time-travel plot appeals to older teens, children under 13 should have some movie experience before viewing.

What age is X-Men: Days of Future Past suitable for?

Our verdict for X-Men: Days of Future Past is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is X-Men: Days of Future Past 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

2014

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

Cast

Hugh Jackman

Logan / Wolverine

James McAvoy

Charles Xavier

Michael Fassbender

Erik Lehnsherr

Patrick Stewart

Professor X

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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