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Allegiant

2016

Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent dystopian combat, weapons, threats, suspense, deaths, coercive experimentation, and emotionally intense danger suit teens more than younger viewers, despite limited sexual content and language. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Part of a major franchise with associated merchandise, but no overt product placement.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Characters die during the conflict, and there are scenes of loss and grief.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some minor injuries and bloody faces are depicted, but gore is generally minimal.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild profanity and intense argumentative dialogue.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

The central romantic relationship between Tris and Four is a key emotional driver.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent suspense from surveillance, imprisonment, armed threats, dangerous missions, and pursuit. The peril is serious but presented as PG-13 action, not horror.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional scenes of mild intimacy and romantic tension between the leads.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Includes depictions of synthetic serums and medical procedures used for control.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes intense sci-fi combat, gunfights, and physical altercations during the dystopian revolution.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters repeatedly face danger, uncertainty, imprisonment, and political oppression while taking consequential risks for others and for freedom.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Inventive dystopian world-building, futuristic technology, genetic concepts, and problem-solving encourage imagination, despite a conventional action format.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a reasonably diverse cast in lead and supporting roles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Discusses hypothetical concepts of eugenics and social stratification through a sci-fi lens.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty, care, and cooperation appear among the protagonists, but compassion is secondary to conflict and survival decisions.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of personal identity, the ethics of human modification, and resistance to systemic oppression.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show loyalty, determination, and willingness to challenge injustice, though they also make risky and morally complicated choices.

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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 Allegiant would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Allegiant, and what caused that change?
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