Wonder Woman 1984

What’s it about?

Follows Diana Prince as she faces two new formidable foes—Maxwell Lord, a power-hungry businessman, and Barbara Minerva, who transforms into the deadly Cheetah—while grappling with the unexpected return of Steve Trevor and the consequences of a mysterious artifact that grants wishes.

The facts

• Directed by Patty Jenkins
• Starring Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Chris Pine (Star Trek), Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaids), Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian), Robin Wright (Forrest Gump), and Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman).
• English language
• Runtime: 151 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 contains frequent superhero action fight scenes, where characters wield guns and melee weapons, and cause explosions, with little to no blood shown. There are some impactful plot themes, such as nuclear war, domestic abuse, and misogyny.

One male character is seen having nosebleeds, with his ears and eyes bleeding too, otherwise most of the film is bloodless.

Thieves fire guns during a mall heist, with one of them grabbing a child and holding her hostage, dangling her over the railing.

Sexual references

Characters are seen kissing and rolling around in bed sexually, but no nudity, with several passionate kisses seen throughout the film.

Whilst some female characters are doing yoga in a mall, men are depicted clearly staring at their behinds as they bend over. 

Sexual violence reference

A male character grabs a woman and yells at her, after she accepts his offer to walk her home. Before anything happens, another woman pushes him away, but it is implied that the man intended to sexually assault her. Later on, when the woman he tried to assault gains superpowers, she beats him up and kicks him bloodily, telling him she enjoys hitting him. The man is depicted unconscious and not moving after the beating.

It is said that a man’s body is used for sex without him knowing or wanting, but he was not occupying the body at the time (his mind was in another body).

Offensive language

This film contains frequent uses of offensive language, with words like “sh*t” and “son of a 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 matte