Twisters is the definition of a summer blockbuster. Intense action scenes, characters with charisma, and high stakes prove to be a winning formula. But is Twisters kid friendly? Low on sexual content and high on action, here’s what parents need to know in this Twisters Parents Guide.
Twisters Parents Guide
Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years. She now studies storm patterns in New York City but is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Anthony Ramos) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.
There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and they all find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
Age Rating: Why is Twisters Rated PG-13?
Twisters is rated PG-13 for intense action and peril, injury images, and some language. Some content may not be suitable for kids under 13 years old.
Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13.
Language
There is some profanity in Twisters including uses of damn, sh*t, a**, and uses of Deity.
Action: Is Twisters Too Scary for Kids?
Intense tornado scenes may be too much for some kids, but there’s nothing too gory. Characters die and are injured by flying debris. There is some destruction and emotional scenes that may be distressing for younger viewers. Towns are leveled by tornadoes.
Is Twisters Appropriate for Kids Under 13?
Parents should be aware of some mild kissing, flirting, intense tornado scenes, and some destruction. Twisters is kid friendly for kids ages 12 and older. Younger kids will also be ok watching if they are comfortable with the destruction and aftermath of the tornadoes. Some scenes can be frightening for children.
Twisters is extremely entertaining and what you hope for when you go to the movies for something fun and outlandish. Glen Powell is a star and love him or hate him, you can’t deny his charm. Is the film remarkable? No, but it’s a summer popcorn flick and there’s nothing wrong with that.
