Morbius – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Morbius

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25%

WISE Score

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A Marvel vampire movie so bad it became a meme—and not in a fun way.

5.1/10

15%

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Morbius

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PG-13, 2022

25%

WISE Score

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A Marvel vampire movie so bad it became a meme—and not in a fun way.

5.1

15%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Morbius is bad. Like, really bad. It scored 15% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a dismal 1.6/5 on Letterboxd. The audience score is misleadingly high (71%) because the internet ironically 'Morbed' all over it as a joke.

The violence is surprisingly intense for a superhero movie—this leans horror with blood drinking, slashing, and frightening transformation scenes. It's rated PG-13 but feels more appropriate for 14+.

But here's the bigger issue: it's boring. The plot is generic, the characters are flat, and even Jared Leto's commitment to the role can't save a script this lifeless. Kids who want to watch it because of the memes will be disappointed to discover it's not 'so bad it's good'—it's just forgettable.

If your teen is determined to see it, fine, but set expectations low. There are dozens of better superhero movies that are both more entertaining AND more age-appropriate.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media recommends 14+ due to intense violence and horror elements. Honestly though, even older teens will likely find this a slog. This is really only for die-hard Marvel completists or kids who want to understand the memes.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Features intense violence including biting, slashing, and killing with blood shown. Includes bullying scenes where kids kick a young boy. Brief strong language present. The tone is dark and horror-focused with frightening imagery throughout. Not emotionally healthy viewing for younger audiences.

Imaginative

Generic superhero-vampire hybrid premise that brings nothing new to either genre. Critically panned (15% RT critics, 1.6/5 Letterboxd) for being formulaic and uninspired. The 'living vampire' concept could have been interesting but execution is widely considered derivative and forgettable. No invitation to creative thinking or exploration.

Safe

PG-13 rated with intense violence sequences, frightening monster imagery, blood consumption scenes, and characters being killed on-screen. Common Sense Media rates it 14+. While it's a superhero movie so violence is somewhat expected, the horror elements and graphic nature (slashing with claws, biting, blood) push boundaries for younger viewers who might expect standard Marvel fare.

Enriching

Minimal cognitive or ethical value. The scientific premise (biochemist seeking cure) is surface-level. No meaningful character development or themes that landed with audiences or critics (5.1/10 IMDb, 35 Metacritic). Became an internet meme for being bad rather than offering any genuine insight or entertainment value. Even the 'curse vs cure' moral dilemma is handled poorly.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your teen is a completist Marvel fan, they'll want to check this box (even though it's barely connected to the MCU)
The premise of a scientist accidentally turning himself into a vampire could spark conversations about unintended consequences
Short runtime means the pain is over quickly

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What to Watch For

Intense violence including biting, blood drinking, and characters being killed—this is horror-adjacent, not standard superhero fare
Frightening monster imagery and transformation sequences that could disturb younger viewers
It's genuinely boring—even teens who like superhero movies will likely check their phones
Brief strong language (one F-word)
The internet turned this into 'Morbin' Time' memes, so your kid might ask to watch it ironically

Conversation Starters

"If you could cure a disease but it turned you into something dangerous, would you still do it?"
"Why do you think this movie got such bad reviews when other Marvel movies do well?"
"What makes a good superhero movie versus a bad one?"

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