The Mandalorian and Grogu are characters very commonly associated with families. It could be down to the general appeal of the Star Wars franchise, or it might just be the fact that, since The Mandalorian first appeared on our screens in 2019, audiences just haven't been able to get enough of Baby Yoda, a.k.a. Grogu himself.
With both characters making their movie debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu, you can rest assured that families will be going out to the theaters to see this adventure in that iconic galaxy so far, far away. If you are planning on taking your kids to see the new Star Wars film (or are simply waiting for its premiere on Disney Plus), here's what you need to know about it.
The Mandalorian and Grogu has an age rating of PG-13
The Mandalorian and Grogu has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for scenes of "sci-fi violence and action". This is pretty standard for science fiction, Star Wars, and superhero movies, as PG-13 has become the norm for genre movies. Although we will add that some movies push those boundaries while others remain perfectly within them.
Over in the UK, the film has an age rating of 12A for "moderate violence", "threat", and "injury detail", meaning that anyone under 12 can go and see The Mandalorian and Grogu provided they have an adult accompanying them.
With that in mind, let's dive into the film to see just how far it goes with those boundaries we talked about, and see if it's suitable for the whole family. Before we do, just a heads-up, there will be minor SPOILERS ahead.
Violence: This is probably the biggest thing to look out for with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Mild violence comes with the territory in almost all sci-fi movies, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that there is indeed some physical violence in the Star Wars flick. The vast majority of it is physical hand-to-hand combat, but there is also plenty of that typical Star Wars blaster violence: Sudden, effective, and bloodless.
In one scene, a fighter gets crushed by Rotta the Hutt, who simply falls onto him. In another, a human character is bitten and the wound is shown on a few occasions, but it's a small one and not overly bloody. That aside, there is alien on alien violence, lots of action, and nothing out of the ordinary for a Star Wars movie.
Scariness: This is one worth paying attention to as well. Star Wars projects often feature creatures from all across the galaxy and we see that in full force here. An underground fighting ring unites a bunch of insect-like creatures, which end up fighting with each other or chasing other people around - and even eating some of them. There is no gore, simply full swallows not unlike what you see in the Jurassic Park movies.
There is also a large dragon snake that is undoubtedly the scariest part of the movie. The creature can be seen in the trailer for the movie, so it's worth watching that before you make a decision on whether the snake is suitable for your kids.
Sex and Nudity: There are no scenes of a sexual nature in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Alcohol and Drugs: Moderate. As The Mandalorian and Grogu visit the darker outer reaches of the galaxy, they do find themselves in establishments that serve alcohol (and someone yells "first round's on me!". It's literally that surface level, however, as there is no excessive drinking, no focus on alcohol entirely, and no explicit drug use.
One other thing worth noting is that the Hutts are smoking in their lair. Again, it's not a plot point and simply just seen on-screen occasionally.
Overall verdict: The Mandalorian and Grogu is generally suitable for younger audiences with a few potentially unnerving scenes
All in all, The Mandalorian and Grogu isn't particularly out of the ordinary for a Star Wars movie. The space action, physical combat, and blaster showdowns are all fixtures of the franchise, so if your kids are familiar with that, then they'll probably have a great time with the movie.
The same goes for if they are a fan of The Mandalorian show, as it doesn't offer up anything scarier than the series itself. In fact, tonally, it's a bit lighter - and feels like more of an adventure - than the more-serious earlier seasons of the show. The Hutts are fixtures of the Star Wars saga, so they will undoubtedly be recognizable to them and they aren't as intimidating as the likes of Moff Gideon from the show.
All that being said, nobody knows your kids like you do, so if you think the Dragon Snake showdown, or the underground fighting ring might be too much for them, then it's probably worth going to see the movie first to see for yourself.
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