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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

2019

Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton's ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, they join forces to defeat him.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent stylized but intense combat, shootings, explosions, dangerous stunts, threats involving a biological weapon, and some strong language make it best suited to teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence5/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Vehicles, technology, and action-brand imagery are prominent, but the film is not primarily an advertisement for products.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Several background characters and a primary villain are defeated or die during the conflict.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and some blood may appear, but the action is largely stylized rather than graphically gruesome.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent insults, taunts, and other moderately strong language accompany the buddy-comedy banter.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Some light romantic tension and flirtatious banter between characters, but no central romance.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threats, peril, pursuit, deadly technology, crashes, and intimidating villains create sustained action tension.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Some suggestive humor or innuendo may occur, but explicit sexual content is not central.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional scenes of social drinking by adult characters.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

The film centers on frequent martial-arts fights, shootings, chases, explosions, assaults, and large-scale action violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly confront powerful enemies and extreme danger to protect loved ones and humanity.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Elaborate action set pieces and inventive technology provide imaginative spectacle, though problem-solving is mainly physical.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast in terms of ethnic backgrounds and international settings.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Protecting family and allies matters, though empathy is mixed with hostility, insults, and aggressive conflict.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes family, loyalty, cooperation, accountability, and putting aside rivalry to protect others.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Heroes show loyalty and bravery, but often rely on reckless violence, revenge, and dangerous rule-breaking.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and what caused that change?
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