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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

2016

After supervillain Shredder escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop and Rocksteady, to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang.

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent action violence, dangerous threats, frightening villains and creature imagery, plus sustained peril may be intense for younger children. The tone is comic-book and consequences are limited, but PG-13 supports guidance for about age 12+. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

This is a major franchise sequel based on comics, with recognizable characters and strong merchandising potential, though the plot is not primarily an advertisement.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No significant character deaths portrayed; primary conflict is non-lethal.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal gore; injuries are typical of comic-book style action with little blood.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity and name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Subtle, non-sexual attraction between April O'Neil and other characters.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Villains are monstrous and some scenes are intense, but generally fun-focused.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very light innuendo and suggestive camera angles.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

No significant substance use depicted.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent martial-arts fights, chases, explosions, weapons, destruction, and superhero battles presented in a largely comic-book style.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The heroes repeatedly face powerful enemies and major danger while defending others and working together.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Features imaginative sci-fi technology and inventive combat.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diverse human cast in secondary roles.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show empathy and support for one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of teamwork, family loyalty, and embracing one's differences.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The turtles demonstrate heroic traits and sacrifice for the greater good.

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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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, and what caused that change?
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