Justice League

What’s it about?

Batman and Wonder Woman bringing together a team of superheroes—Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg—to protect the world from a powerful alien threat. Together, they work to stop Steppenwolf, who wants to take over Earth using ancient, destructive devices called Mother Boxes.

The facts

• Directed by Zack Snyder
• Starring Ben Affleck (Gone Girl), Henry Cavill (The Witcher), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (Fantastic Beasts), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), and Ray Fisher (True Detective)
• English language
• Runtime: 120 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

This film includes intense battles between superheroes and alien creatures, with punching, weapon use, explosions, and large-scale destruction. There’s very little blood or graphic detail, and the focus is more on fast-paced combat and special effects than realistic violence.  The main villain cuts through many warriors with his axe. His minions attack anything and everything they see.

Some of the strongest moments of violence include:

• Countless soldiers are chopped down, crushed under heavy objects, thrown far distances, and fall to their death.
• A female's neck is broken offscreen. We hear the distinct sound as her body falls to the ground.
• Characters shoot others with laser and bullet weapons, but most deaths are either implied or occur offscreen.

Offensive language

This film contains the use of offensive language, with one barely audible use of the word “f**k,” and other profanities like “sh*t,” “a**hole” and “b*tch.”

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