The Incredible Hulk
NZ release: 12 June 2008
Violence Rated on: 29 January 2025
What’s it about?
On the run from the U.S. Government, gamma radiation scientist Bruce Banner must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.
The facts
- Directed by Louis Leterrier
- Starring Edward Norton (Fight Club), Liv Tyler (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), William Hurt (A History of Violence), and Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?)
- English, Portuguese, and Spanish languages
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- 2nd release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Why did it get this rating?
This film game 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 fantasy violence sequences, including hand-to-hand combat, shooting, explosions, and soldiers getting crushed by large objects.
Hulk has quite an unsettling appearance that may scare some younger viewers. The villains transformation may also be frightening due to his spine coming out of his back and most of his skeleton being exposed.
Some of the strongest moments of violence include:
- In a fight between two characters, one is stabbed in the chest and we see green blood coming out from the wound. He then rips out the other character's arm bone and stabs him with it. This is not realistic.
- A soldier's face is bloodied after a woman punches him.
- A crack can be heard as a man breaks his ankle while kicking someone on the ground.
Coarse language
The film contains the occasional use of coarse language including “sh*t,” “son of a bitch,” and “asshole.”
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.
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