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Ben 10: Race Against Time

2007

Ben, Gwen, and Max must stop an extraterrestrial who plans to open a gateway that leads to an alien invasion.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Based on a popular toy and franchise line; inherently promotes the brand.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A guard is aged to near-death, and Eon appears to be destroyed; the story otherwise centers on rescue and survival rather than grief.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

The plot mentions a half-dead guard and characters being hurt, but the violence is not described with graphic blood or injury detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild name-calling and schoolyard bickering.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Ben briefly tries to flirt with girls at school, but romance is peripheral and not developed.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Fantastical alien attacks, pursuit, kidnapping, captivity, and a frightening mind-control transformation create recurring peril, but the action is non-graphic and superhero-styled.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent superhero battles, destruction, kidnapping attempts, and fights with alien villains; action is fantastical rather than realistic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Ben repeatedly faces frightening threats, refuses to abandon Bellwood, and helps rescue Max despite serious personal danger.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Alien transformations, time control, alternate timelines, inventive rescues, and imaginative world-building strongly encourage fantasy play and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Inclusive cast of characters, though typical of a standard action show.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on problem-solving and social dynamics.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Family members and allies cooperate to rescue one another, while the villain exploits and controls others.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes protecting others, resisting evil, taking responsibility, loyalty to family, and refusing to abandon one’s community.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Ben, Gwen, and Max show loyalty and bravery, though Ben also acts impulsively and seeks revenge before learning from events.

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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 Ben 10: Race Against Time would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Ben 10: Race Against Time, and what caused that change?
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