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We Can Be Heroes

2020

When alien invaders capture Earth's superheroes, their kids must learn to work together to save their parents - and the planet.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent fantasy action, alien peril, captures, battles, and suspense may unsettle younger children, while the PG tone keeps violence largely comic-book and non-graphic. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

As a Netflix original production, it promotes the service but lacks aggressive brand placement.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No character deaths occur in the film.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, primarily name-calling or exclamations.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus of the film; targeted at a child audience.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Alien invasion, threatening villains, captures, danger to parents and children, and suspenseful action may frighten younger viewers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent superhero battles, powers, destruction, chases, and peril; action is stylized and generally non-graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Children face powerful threats and hardship, showing bravery by working together to save their parents and planet.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Superpowers, imaginative world-building, inventive teamwork, and creative problem-solving are central to the adventure.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Diverse cast of children representing varied backgrounds and power sets.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on leadership and working with others' strengths.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of children moving from conflict to empathy and mutual aid.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes emphasize teamwork, family, self-belief, responsibility, and using abilities to help others rather than acting alone.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Children learn responsibility, cooperation, and courage while trying to rescue their parents and protect others.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in We Can Be Heroes would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in We Can Be Heroes, and what caused that change?
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