Your video game-loving kids might be asking if they can see this one. The star power is there! But can they? What is the true age rating of The Super Mario Bros. Movie? Can your kids watch this one? We’re covering the 7 big things parents need to know about the age rating for Super Mario Bros. Movie in this parents guide.
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About The Super Marios Bros. Movie
Based on the world of Nintendo’s Mario games, the film invites audiences into a vibrant, thrilling new universe unlike any created before in an action-packed, exuberant cinematic comedy event.
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt; Jurassic World and The LEGO Movie franchises) and brother Luigi (Charlie Day; It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world.
But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
With the assistance of a Mushroom Kingdom resident Toad (Keegan-Michael Key; The Lion King) and some training from the strong-willed ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy; The Queen’s Gambit), Mario taps into his own power.
Watch the trailer for Super Mario Bros. Movie here.
Cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
- Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
- Charles Martinet
Age Rating of The Super Marios Bros. Movie: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)
Can your kids watch this one? What is the age rating of The Super Marios Bros. Movie?
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 age rating and age-appropriate recommendations.
Language
This movie is rated PG, so you can expect the language to be mild and more suitable for children.
There are no big swears in Super Mario Bros. Movie, but there are still some things families may object to in the dialogue.
Your kids will hear phrases like:
- idiot
- stupid
- dumb
- shut up
- h@LL hound
- loser
Thankfully, no major curse words are dropped in this movie.
Age Rating of The Super Marios Bros. Movie: Is It Safe For Teens When It Comes To Sex, Romance, and Nudity?
There’s a bit of love, marriage talk, and romance, but it’s really played towards a kid’s level and understanding.
There is no sexual content or nudity in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Violence and Gore: Is The Super Marios Bros. Movie Too Scary For Kids Under 10?
There are a few times that they caught us with a jump scare! We felt a water scene with a creature was fairly intense.
But that’s really as far as Super Mario Bros Movie goes when it comes to scary.
The cartoon violence is what you will see on most shows, so this movie doesn’t stand out as particularly scary or violent.
Characters are in peril and do have to fight their way out of scary situations by punching and using weapons. Axes and spears are used.
If you or your kids have played the Mario video games, you’ll recognize the more intense “levels” so to speak.
Is The Super Marios Bros. Movie Ok For Kids: Mature Topics
A few jokes are made about making sacrifices which could lead to questions from young kids. There are also some potty jokes that may or may not play well with your family.
Bowser low key stalks Peach and forces her into a marriage pact.
But there’s no smoking, drinking, or drug use in the movie, or anything super concerning on an adult theme level for younger kids.
A caged character spouts some concerning doom and gloom quotes as well. Most kids may not understand it but those that do might be concerned.
Age Rating of The Super Marios Bros. Movie: What Ages Can Really Watch This One?
The Super Marios Bros. Movie is rated PG for cartoon violence and some mild language.
Parents Guide: Is The Super Marios Bros. Movie Appropriate For Kids Under 10?
photosensitivity warning: there are short scenes with bright flashes.
We think kids as young as 5 or 6 could handle this one.
Especially if they are already well versed in the Super Mario Brothers video game world; they won’t have any issue understanding and enjoying the content.
To be clear: you don’t need to know the games to follow the plot either. But gamers will probably level up in enjoyment here.
The movie clocks in right at 90 minutes, which is the sweet spot for kinder-level attention spans!
Could you take younger children? Maybe.
We didn’t find anything super concerning in our viewing, but of course, you know your child best. This might be a load them up on snacks to distract them kind of film if you plan to take the whole family, and don’t want to leave the littlest ones at home.
Stick around til the very end for an end credit scene! You do have time to hit a bathroom between the mid credit scene and end credit scene though.
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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.