Jurassic World

What’s it about?

In a new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, scientists create a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes its cage and goes on a killing spree.

The facts 

• Directed by Colin Trevorrow
• Starring Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), Bryce Dallas Howard (Pete’s Dragon), Vincent D’Onofrio (Men in Black), Ty Simpkins (Iron Man 3), Nick Robinson (Love, Simon), Omar Sy (The Intouchables), BD Wong (Mulan), and Irrfan Khan (Life of Pi)
• English language
• Runtime: 124 minutes

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 and frightening scenes

The film contains frequent scenes with violence inflicted by dinosaurs, including blood, injuries, and death.

Some of the strongest scenes include:

• A man sticks his arm out so a raptor will go away but it bites his arm and eats him. We don’t see the man’s death, but we hear him scream and see blood splatter on the windows.
• One man sits on the ground looking helplessly at another man before a dinosaur bites and eats him. His blood is later shown on the dinosaur's teeth.
• In one scene, a man finds a chunk of a dinosaur's flesh that the dinosaur bit off itself.
• Sometimes, dinosaur attacks are shown from the victim's point of view, as they are dragged and eaten by the dinosaurs. These scenes may unsettle some viewers.

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