Teens might be asking if they can see this one. The star power is there with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya! But can they? What is the true age rating of Dune 2? Can your kids watch this one? We’re covering the 7 big things parents need to know about the age rating for Dune 2 in this parents guide.
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About Dune 2
“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Dune 2 Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One?
Dune 2 is rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, brief strong language, and some suggestive material. What does that mean for your kids? We’re breaking it down here in this Dune 2 parents guide.
Age Rating of Dune 2: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)
Can your kids watch this one? What is the age rating of Dune 2?
This parent’s guide will help you decide if your family can handle the seven big issues with movies and shows: mature topics, gore, violence, language, sex, romance, and nudity. We’ll also give the Dune 2 age rating and age-appropriate recommendations.
Language
This one has a bit of language, but it’s fairly minimal.
Your kids will hear:
- h@ll
- sh!t
- moron
- stupid
- p!ss
- g-d
Age Rating of Dune 2: Is It Safe For Teens When It Comes To Sex, Romance, and Nudity?
There is some (not-quite human) nudity in Dune 2 when the full backside of a character is shown. Does it count? I added this as it may for some families.
There are scenes where characters kiss, including a scene that appears to be post-sex.
Sexual content is discussed, and pregnancies are mentioned.
It certainly has more mature topics of a sexual nature than Dune did.
Violence and Gore: Is Dune 2 Too Scary For Kids Under 13?
This one has intense moments that could be scary for younger kids.
War and strife are never easy to watch and in this visually compelling movie, it may be even harder for some kids to take in.
There are plenty of battle scenes with hand-to-hand fighting, including slit throats.
Bodies fall from cliffs, explosions occur, and giant worms are a huge problem. Like I said, it’s intense at times!
There’s not a ton of blood, but there are some gruesome and slightly gory moments in the film.
If your kiddo is incredibly sensitive to violence, this may not be the movie for them. If they have seen Dune 1 (which I assume they have), then this is similar on a violence/gore level to that one.
Is Dune 2 Ok For Kids: Mature Topics
There’s a lot going on here under this topic, and ultimately, I think this is where screening the movie may serve your family best.
There is a lot of death and dying, along with some political and religious discussions that are incredibly heavy. Throw in some rituals and witchcraft and you have some questionable content for younger kids.
Extreme religious discussions and choices are made that may be hard for younger kids to absorb.
Dune 2 Parents Guide: Is Appropriate For Kids Under 13?
As always, you know your kids best.
If they can sit through long ritual scenes without losing interest, then they might be ok.
Dune 2 is LONG at 2 hours and 46 minutes. And it really drags a bit through the first half. So keep this in mind if you have a child who struggles to focus in long sessions.
I’d say sticking with the 12 and up age range is pretty safe for most families. You could go a bit younger if your family are sci-fi fanatics and have been exposed to other movies with a similar plot.
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Patty Holliday is a parent movie reviewer, writer, and podcaster living in the Washington, DC area. Her goal is to bridge the gap between casual fandom and picky critic with parent movie and television reviews. As a lifelong fangirl and pop culture connoisseur, she’s been creating online since 2009. You can find her work at No-Guilt Disney.com, No-Guilt Fangirl.com, No-Guilt Life, and as host of the top-rated No-Guilt Disney Podcast.