Wondering if John Wick: Chapter 4 is ok for kids and teens? John Wick 4 is bloody, violent, and really long, but it may be the best John Wick film in the franchise. Here’s what parents need to know in this John Wick 4 Parents Guide.
Is John Wick: Chapter 4 OK for Teens? Parents Guide
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy known as the Marquis (Bill Skarsgard) with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes, including Caine (Donnie Yen).
Age Rating: Why is John Wick Chapter 4 Rated R?
John Wick Chapter 4 is rated R for strong violence and language which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 17.
Language in John Wick 4
There is a lot of profanity including uses of a**, a**hole, sh*t, fu*k, motherfu*ker, damn, bastard, hell, and words of Deity.
Violence: Is John Wick 4 Too Scary for Kids?
Violence is heavy and intense in John Wick 4 and is recommended for mature audiences only. Fight scenes are graphic and brutal with a high body count. Different weapons like guns, bows and arrow, swords, axes and more are used to kill and injure people.
There are a lot of blood and blood spatters. Characters are thrown through windows and stabbed. Characters are shown falling to their deaths and hitting things on their way down. Some scenes are pretty stomach churning.
Expect explosions, sounds of flesh tearing, a dog getting thrown into a windshield, and just a whole lot of fighting
Mature Content: Is John Wick Chapter 4 OK for Teens?
There is no sexual content or nudity in John Wick 4.
Some characters drink alcohol.
Is John Wick Chapter 4 Appropriate for Kids Under 17?
At almost 3 hours long, John Wick Chapter 4 may be too much for some tweens, and with all the violence, it’s not kid friendly for kids under 16 years old. Fans of the franchise are in for an over-the-top spectacle of fight sequences and a visual feast of violent choreography.
John Wick 4 is for action fans. Fans who want a pure adrenaline rush. The action really never stops as John Wick has to keep fighting for his life against different enemies. While the violence is heavy, there’s also comedic and emotional elements that keep the story going and the audience enthralled.
John Wick: Chapter 4 oozes style, but it’s one I’d skip with the kids.
