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The Thundermans Return

2024

Twins Phoebe and Max are enjoying their superhero lifestyle, but when one 'save' goes awry, the Thundermans are sent back to Hiddenville. While Hank and Barb enjoy their return, and Billy and Nora look forward to a normal high school life, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? The film has a G rating and comedic superhero action, but includes characters being tied up and tortured, a self-destruct threat, crashes, villains, and a near-fall from a drone. 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 & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

A fictional fast-food business and named drinks appear in the plot, but the film is not described as centered on product promotion.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The family-comedy setting suggests occasional mild teasing or insults, with no indication of strong profanity or slurs.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal, light teenage romantic interest or crushes consistent with a sitcom format.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Villains, captivity, torture-themed entertainment, a self-destruct threat, crashes, and a character nearly falling from a drone create moderate peril.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent comic superhero conflict includes zapping, punches, captures, forcefields, crashes, and battles; violence is fantastical and not presented realistically.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face villains, rescue missions, a dangerous drone, and a possible fall, choosing to protect one another and civilians despite fear.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Superpowers, inventive rescue plans, teleportation, transformed civilians, and imaginative superhero world-building strongly encourage playful fantasy and problem-solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The film features a varied family and school ensemble, including girls and characters with different superhero abilities, though representation is not a central focus.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters ultimately care for one another and sacrifice for the greater good of their family.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes protecting citizens, cooperation, family responsibility, perseverance, and using powers to help others.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters learn from their mistakes and work together; adults exhibit varying degrees of responsibility.

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