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Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2012

Is Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Based on the original animated series Ben 10. Ben becomes targeted by an evil Mechamorph Warrior, named "Retaliator," who mistakenly blames Ben for something he did not do and attempts to destroy all aliens.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsViolence 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Products & advertising 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Violence 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Products & advertising3/5

Strongest positives

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

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

The film is part of the extensive Ben 10 franchise merchandise brand.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

A character is believed to have died in a crash and another is attacked to avenge that death; the story later reveals a transformation misunderstanding.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild teasing and name-calling typical for school-aged characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threatening alien creatures, attacks, pursuit, transformations, being stranded or falling, and characters in danger create moderate cartoon suspense.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated cartoon battles involving aliens, robots, monsters, magical attacks, pursuit, and citywide conflict; violence is action-oriented and fantastical.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Ben, Gwen, Max, and allies repeatedly face powerful creatures, danger, uncertainty, and responsibility to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Transformation powers, inventive alien abilities, sci-fi technology, magical problem-solving, and imaginative worlds are central to the adventure.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse array of alien species with varied physical abilities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of problem-solving and social cooperation.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Family and friends search for and support Ben, and characters ultimately help restore affected people and reconcile, despite substantial conflict.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes responsibility, correcting mistakes, cooperation, family reconciliation, and solving conflict through understanding rather than revenge.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Ben and Gwen make serious mistakes but accept consequences, repair harm, and learn responsibility; some characters initially act recklessly or seek revenge.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens would you have made differently, and why?
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