Your Marvel loving kids might be asking if they can see this one. It’s the Guardians! Of course they are. But can they? What is the true age rating of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special? Can your kids watch this one? We’re coving the 7 big things parents need to know about the age rating for Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special in this parents guide.
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About Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special trailer here.
Read the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special quotes here.
Check out the list of ALL the Christmas movies on Disney Plus here.
Age Rating of Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)
Can your kids watch this one? What is the age rating of Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?
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 Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special age rating and age-appropriate recommendations.
Language
It’s the mouthiest team of superheroes in the galaxy- so you know there will be some language!
But it’s not nearly as bad as the movies, so that’s one improvement.
Your kids will hear:
- d@mn
- sh!t
- cr@p
- stupid
- p!ss off
Age Rating of Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: Is It Safe For Teens When It Comes To Sex, Romance, and Nudity?
There isn’t any sex or nudity in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
Violence and Gore: Is Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Too Scary For Kids Under 8?
There is typical Marvel violence including the use of guns and shenanigans going on in this special.
Cops shoot guns, a police car is flipped over and a house is broken into.
A kidnapping occurs, there’s a fistfight, and a Christmas tree is thrown around.
While telling the story about Yondu, Yondu does yell. But it is told through an animated section, so it may not have the same impact as a live-action Yondu.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Ok For Kids: Mature Topics
Grief and loss are discussed during some surprisingly emotional scenes.
Characters drink alcohol in a bar scene.
Santa Claus Warning
If you have kids who still believe in Santa, this movie could ruin a bit of that magic. A song makes reference to Mrs. Claus swinging on a pole… so, yeah, irreverent Guardians for sure!
You may want to screen this one in advance so you know how to counter some of the moments that are brought up.
Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One?
Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is rated TV-14 for mature content.
Parents Guide: Is Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Appropriate For Kids Under 8?
We know the kids are dying to see it, and we know you’ll likely let them if they are big Marvel fans.
If the general irreverence of the Guardians of the Galaxy doesn’t put your family off, then the Holiday Special is much tamer than the movies.
We think kids as young as 6-8 can watch this one if the Santa issue isn’t a concern, but 10 and up is a pretty safe bet for this one.
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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.