Thor: Ragnarok

What’s it about?

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer, finding himself in a race against time to get back to his home planet and stop its destruction, Ragnarok.

The facts

• Directed by Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople)
• Starring Chris Hemsworth (Avengers: Endgame), Tom Hiddleston (The Night Manager), Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine), Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight), Tessa Thompson (Creed), Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park), Karl Urban (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), Idris Elba (Luther), and Rachel House (Hunt for the Wilderpeople)
• English language
• Runtime: 112 minutes
• 17th release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
• One of the top 100 highest-grossing films of all time

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 contains frequent fantasy violence, including hand-to-hand combat, shooting, impaling, and beheading, however, blood is rarely seen, and violence is often followed by comedy. Battles cause large amounts of destruction.

In one scene, a character is slowly melted into a goo whilst he screams in pain. This is drawn out and may disturb some viewers, however it occurs in a comedic way.

In another scene, Thor fights off a horde of demon-like creatures. He is chased by a dragon before its head is severed and a huge amount of green gooey bodily fluid sprays all over the place, in a humorous way.

Coarse language

The film contains occasional use of coarse language including “sh*t,” “son of a bitch,” 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