Creed II – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Creed II

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68%

WISE Score

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Rocky sequel with heart—Adonis faces his father's killer's son in the ring while learning what it means to be a dad himself.

83%

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Creed II

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PG-13, 2018

68%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Rocky sequel with heart—Adonis faces his father's killer's son in the ring while learning what it means to be a dad himself.

83%

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Screenwise Verdict

Creed II is a solid sports drama that brings more heart than your average sequel. The performances are strong, the themes about family and legacy are genuinely meaningful, and it doesn't just glorify violence—it shows the emotional and physical toll.

That said, this is absolutely not for younger kids. The boxing violence is visceral and graphic, with blood and injuries that could upset sensitive viewers. The language is frequent and strong, and there's a sensual scene that's more intense than the first film.

For teens 13+, especially those who enjoyed the first Creed or are into sports movies, this is a worthwhile watch. It's got substance beyond the punches, and the mentorship between Rocky and Adonis offers positive modeling. Just know what you're getting into—this earns its PG-13 and then some.

Age Fit

This is squarely for teens 13 and up who can handle realistic sports violence and strong language. The PG-13 rating is spot-on—younger kids will find the bloody fight scenes genuinely disturbing, and the themes around fatherhood and legacy resonate more with teens anyway.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Strong themes of family, mentorship, perseverance, and choosing responsibility over pride. Rocky's guidance and Adonis's journey toward fatherhood provide emotional depth. However, the revenge-driven plot and intense boxing violence (blood-splattered faces, swollen eyes, blood spurting from mouths) plus frequent profanity (13 uses of 'shit', plus 'bitch' and one 'n*gga') and a sensual scene (kissing, shirtless bodies, woman in bra) keep this from being fully wholesome for younger viewers.

Imaginative

This is a straightforward sports drama sequel following a well-worn Rocky franchise formula. The training montages, underdog narrative, and father-son legacy angle are competently executed but not particularly original. It doesn't invite creative exploration or offer much beyond the expected boxing movie beats. The emotional stakes around family legacy add some depth, but imaginatively it's playing it safe within genre conventions.

Safe

PG-13 rating is accurate. The realistic boxing violence is intense and graphic—bloody noses, facial injuries, blood spurting—which could be disturbing for younger or sensitive viewers. The sensual scene is brief but more intense than the first Creed film. Language includes 13 'shit', 4 'hell', plus other profanity. No nudity or extreme gore, but the violence is visceral enough that parents should preview for pre-teens. For the 13+ crowd it's appropriate, but younger kids could be genuinely upset by the fight brutality.

Enriching

Offers meaningful exploration of legacy, the weight of family expectations, and the tension between personal ambition and responsibility. The mentorship between Rocky and Adonis is well-acted and provides positive role modeling. Themes of forgiveness, moving past revenge, and choosing family over pride are substantive. The film doesn't just glorify violence—it shows consequences and emotional cost. Strong performances from Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone elevate the material beyond typical sports movie fare.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Strong performances from Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone bring emotional weight to the father-son legacy themes
Explores meaningful topics like choosing family over pride, the burden of expectations, and moving past revenge
Well-executed training montages and fight choreography that fans of the franchise will appreciate
Positive mentorship dynamic between Rocky and Adonis shows the value of guidance and wisdom
More emotionally mature than typical sports movies—shows consequences of violence and the cost of ambition

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What to Watch For

Realistic boxing violence is intense—blood-splattered faces, swollen eyes, blood spurting from mouths during fights
Frequent profanity throughout (13 'shits', plus 'bitch', 'hell', 'damn', and one 'n*gga')
Brief but more intense sensual scene than the first Creed—kissing, shirtless bodies, woman in bra (no nudity)
Revenge-driven plot might need discussion about healthy vs. unhealthy motivations

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think Adonis felt like he had to fight Viktor Drago? Would you have made the same choice?"
"How did Rocky's advice help Adonis figure out what really mattered? When have you had to choose between what you wanted and what was right?"
"What do you think the movie is saying about family legacy—is it something you have to live up to or something you can choose to redefine?"
"The movie shows boxing as both brutal and meaningful. What do you think draws people to sports that involve violence?"

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