Allegiant – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Allegiant

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movie2016

28%

WISE Score

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The Divergent franchise's third installment is a critically panned mess that goes nowhere—literally, since the fourth film was cancelled.

11%

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Allegiant

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PG-13, 2016

28%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

The Divergent franchise's third installment is a critically panned mess that goes nowhere—literally, since the fourth film was cancelled.

11%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Allegiant is a franchise killer that even the studio abandoned (they cancelled the fourth film). With an 11% critic score and a 2.1/5 on Letterboxd, this isn't just "not great"—it's genuinely hard to sit through.

The YA dystopia wave of the mid-2010s has aged poorly, and Allegiant represents the worst of it: confusing plot, wooden performances, generic CGI, and a story that literally goes nowhere because they never made the finale. Even teens who loved Divergent tend to tap out here.

If your kid is absolutely determined to complete the series, fine, but set expectations low. This is the kind of movie that makes you appreciate how hard it is to stick the landing on a franchise. Use it as a teaching moment about storytelling, then watch something actually good.

Age Fit

Best for teens 14+ who are already invested in the Divergent series and want to see how it (sort of) ends. Honestly though, even die-hard fans might want to skip this one and just read a plot summary online.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Third installment in a dystopian franchise that includes violence, betrayal themes, and morally gray characters. The tone is dark and cynical, with limited modeling of kindness or cooperation. Pacing is uneven and the narrative feels incomplete (the fourth film was never made).

Imaginative

While the premise of venturing beyond the fence offers potential for world-building, critics universally panned the execution as derivative and uninspired. The 11% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and 2.1/5 Letterboxd rating suggest the film fails to deliver creative storytelling or spark curiosity. It's a paint-by-numbers YA dystopia that brings nothing new to the table.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 14+, suggesting action violence and some intense sequences typical of PG-13 dystopian fare. No extreme content warnings found, but the dark themes, violence, and betrayal elements mean younger viewers might find it distressing. Similar to other Divergent films in terms of safety profile.

Enriching

With an 11% critic score and 41% audience score, this film is widely considered a narrative failure. The abrupt ending (due to the cancelled fourth film) means no meaningful resolution or takeaways. Critics described it as confusing, poorly paced, and lacking the depth needed for ethical or personal growth themes. Entertainment value is extremely low.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your teen is deeply invested in the Divergent series, they might want closure (even incomplete closure)
The dystopian world-building concept of venturing beyond the fence has potential, even if poorly executed
Could spark discussions about why franchises sometimes fail and what makes storytelling effective

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What to Watch For

Action violence and intense sequences appropriate for 14+, including gunfire and chase scenes
Dark themes of genetic manipulation, betrayal, and government conspiracy
The story literally doesn't end—the fourth film was cancelled, so expect frustration
Extremely low entertainment value; even fans of the books were disappointed

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think critics and audiences disliked this movie so much compared to the first Divergent film?"
"How did you feel about the ending, knowing there won't be a fourth movie to wrap things up?"
"What would you have done differently if you were directing this story?"

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