This is THE movie of 2021 and THE ONE that hardcore Spidey-fans have been waiting for. If that sounds like your kids, read this first! Is Spider-Man No Way Home Ok For Kids? This parent movie review and guide will help you decide if the latest MCU movie is kid-friendly and safe for your family to watch. No Way Home swings into theaters on Friday, December 17, 2021. Please note: we attempt to avoid spoilers in these parent guides and will only call attention to content that might be triggering for children. ps- check out the best quotes from Spider-Man No Way Home! Oh- and don’t forget the Spider-Man memes either!
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About Spider-Man No Way Home
For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero’s identity is revealed, bringing his Super Hero responsibilities into conflict with his normal life and putting those he cares about most at risk.
When he enlists Doctor Strange’s help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing the most powerful villains who’ve ever fought a Spider-Man in any universe.
Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will not only forever alter his own future but the future of the Multiverse.
You can watch the Spider-Man No Way Home trailer here.
Are There End Credit Scenes In Spider-Man No Way Home?
If you are new to Marvel movies, this is “a thing” you do: stay in your seat until the final credit rolls so you don’t miss upcoming movie teasers!
And yes, there are 2 confirmed mid and end credit scenes in Spider-Man No Way Home.
Stay put through the first one, then if you need to go, run and pee during the movies you can make a dash before the final one rolls at the very end of the credits.
Is Spider-Man No Way Home Ok For Kids? Parent Movie Guide and Review
There is something about a superhero movie that kids just love.
And by kids: we mean kids 3 to 99 because let’s be real: the adults are just as big of fans as the children!
And Spidey- well, he’s kinda a big deal and has been since 1962.
He’s also one of the more kid-friendly superheroes, so we know parents want to make sure No Way Home is safe for kids.
And because this is the next big installment in the Marvel Movies in order, your kids are probably asking if they can see the movie.
In this parent movie guide and review, we’ll cover the language, violence, sex, and nudity levels in the movie to help you decide if No Way Home is kid-friendly and safe for your kids to watch.
We’ll also talk about the PG-13 rating and how that may affect your decision on what ages Spider-Man No Way Home is appropriate for.
As already announced via the posters and trailers (ie, this is NOT a spoiler!) some of the previous Spider-Man villains are making an appearance.
Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Electro, Sandman, and Lizard return and are all played by their original actors.
If you need to catch up with your kids for the past movies before No Way Home, watch these Spider-Man Movies in order!
Is No Way Home Ok For Kids? Language In This Spider-Man Film
This Spider-Man movie isn’t quite as kid-friendly when it comes to language as we’d like.
While there isn’t any FULL use of the F-bomb (Parker cuts himself off after the F very early in the movie), there are quite a few mid-level swears peppered throughout.
We heard screw it, sucks, @ss, h@ll, d@mn, sh!t, and bad @ss. Mostly these words came from the villains.
Characters also say OMG-d and there was at least one use of G-d D@amn in the movie.
Violence: Is No Way Home Safe For Kids?
This is a BIG superhero movie with five- yes, FIVE!- bad guys.
So the fight scenes are pretty epic and wild.
There are some of the usual things you can expect, especially if you are familiar with the previous Spider-Man movies or had a Spider-Man movie marathon before you watched this one.
Bombs, electricity, cars were thrown around, and bystanders are in peril in some scenes.
Overall, it’s fairly on par with most Marvel movies.
Death Trigger Alert In Spider-Man No Way Home
The main thing to note to decide if Spider-Man No Way Home is safe for kids: there is a death of a major character. The scene takes a fair amount of time to play out which may prolong any triggering feelings could have.
It’s handled in a kid-friendly way (there’s a little blood and a quiet passing) but it’s still going to have a major impact on a child, especially one who may have lost someone in their family recently.
There is a funeral scene as well.
Spider-Man No Way Home Parent Guide: Romance, Sex and Nudity
There is some skin shown in Spider-Man No Way Home, but it’s also handled in a fairly respectful manner.
It’s not shown in a lustful way in either instance.
One time Spider-Man is seen shirtless and in boxer brief style underwear.
Another time one of the villains is shown naked from the back- but the scene stops before you see anything below the waist. He does mention, however, that he is naked.
Peter and MJ do share a passionate kiss.
What Does PG-13 Means For No Way Home?
Spider-Man No Way Home is rated PG-13 for language, action, violence, and brief suggestive comments.
We’ll also note that this Spider-Man is fairly emotional and deep at moments. Tears certainly did fall for us!
What Ages Are Appropriate for Spider-Man No Way Home?
As always, you know your kids best!
If they have seen the Spider-Man movies or the Marvel movies before, they are likely going to be able to handle this movie just fine.
If you have concerns about language that’s the only real transgression we see in this movie. These just seemed to be more usage than you normally get from a Spider-Man movie.
We think kids 8 and up who have seen previous movies in the genre could handle watching this one.
But the movie is over 2 1/2 hours long, so be sure to check when you can pee during Spider-Man No Way Home.
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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.
Kaitlin
Wednesday 22nd of December 2021
Do you know who says or when Gods name is taking in vain in the movie. My daughters and I love marvel movies but I hate that word and I don’t want them to hear it. Thought if I knew the general area in the movie maybe skip that part.
Patty Holliday
Wednesday 22nd of December 2021
Hi there! It’s said at the end of the movie during the fight scene by Electro. He’s done fighting at that point and if I remember correctly it’s one of his last lines.