Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

What’s it about?

The Guardians struggle to remain as a team as they uncover Peter Quill’s true parentage, all while facing new threats and forging new alliances out amongst the galaxies.

The facts

• Directed by James Gunn
• Starring Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Zoe Saldana (Avatar), Dave Bautista (Blade Runner 2049), Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious), Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born), Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead), Karen Gillan (Doctor Who), Pom Klementieff (Oldboy), Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), and Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight)
• English language
• Runtime: 136 minutes
• 15th 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.

Violent and scary scenes

This film contains frequent fantasy violence sequences, including hand-to-hand combat, shooting, explosions, and deaths by various methods. Most violence is presented in a humorous and light-hearted tone.

Many people are killed by a remote-controlled arrow and fall immediately to the ground.

A character contorts their body, we see their muscle and flesh forming around their bones. This may be unsettling for some viewers.

Side characters are shot out into space, where they suffocate and freeze to death.

Coarse language

The film contains some coarse language including “sh*t,” “asshole” and “damn.”

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