Sonic the Hedgehog 3

What’s it about?

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails team up to face Shadow, a powerful new foe unlike any they've encountered. Outmatched, they must form an unexpected alliance to save the planet.

The facts

• Directed by Jeff Fowler
• Stars Jim Carrey, Ben Shwartz, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, James Marsden
• English language
• Runtime: 110 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

The key theme of this film is the world being at risk of destruction due to a deadly weapon. There’s a bit of violence, including weapons like laser guns and pistols, as well as some physical fistfights with punching and kicking. No blood is shown. Some of the moments to look out for include:

• A character is disintegrated after an energy overload.
• A character is knocked out and taken to the hospital.
• After being kicked and punched a character goes flying through a window.
• Laser guns are used to shoot aliens and other characters.

Upsetting scenes 

There are a few deaths that may be upsetting for younger viewers. A child character is killed after an explosion which is quite emotional, and a character sacrifices themself.

A drone attack kills two people, but this is not an overly emotional moment.

Coarse language

There are a few coarse words used including “bastard,” “hell,” and “bad ass.”

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?