Ant-Man

What’s it about?

With his super-suit granting him the ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must find his inner hero to help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, pull of a plan that will save the world.

The facts

• Directed by Peyton Reed
• Starring Paul Rudd (Clueless), Michael Douglas (Wall Street), Evangeline Lilly (The Hobbit trilogy), Corey Stoll (House of Cards), Michael Peña (Crash), Bobby Cannavale (The Station Agent), and Judy Greer (13 Going on 30)
• English language
• Runtime: 117 minutes
• 12th release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

This film contains some fistfights, kicking, and gunfire. Most of the action has a comic feel and is much less violent than other marvel or superhero films, with minimal blood or detail of injury seen.

In one scene, a man zaps another man in the bathroom with a futuristic device, turning him into a small piece of goo.

Coarse language

The film contains frequent uses of coarse language throughout its entirety. Words used include “s**t,” “bitch” and “ass.”

Animal cruelty

In one scene, a baby lamb is experimented on and zapped into pink goo. In another, a pet ant is vaporized, and its wing is shown falling slowly to the ground afterwards. The main character is distressed by this.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters