Name: Screenwise
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Screenwise Verdict

Wonder Woman is the superhero movie that finally put a female hero front and center without apology—and it mostly delivers. Diana is compassionate, powerful, and genuinely interested in saving people rather than just looking cool while fighting (though she does that too).

The WWI setting gives the film weight that pure fantasy superhero stories sometimes lack. Kids see actual consequences of war, not just CGI explosions. Diana's journey from idealistic warrior to someone who understands moral complexity is genuinely moving, and the film doesn't talk down to its audience about heavy themes.

That said, it's still a war movie. People die on screen. The trench warfare sequence is intense. Younger or sensitive kids may find it too much. And at 141 minutes, even engaged viewers might start squirming.

The film holds up well in 2025—it's not so dated that modern kids will tune out, and the themes remain relevant. If your tween is ready for PG-13 action and you want something with actual substance beyond punching, this is a solid choice. Just maybe skip it if your kid still has nightmares from Moana's lava monster.

Age Fit

Best for ages 10-17. Younger kids may struggle with the war violence and runtime, while older teens might find it a bit straightforward. The sweet spot is tweens who are ready for PG-13 action and want a hero who isn't just punching first and asking questions never.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

78

Strong female protagonist who models compassion, courage, and self-sacrifice. Diana's idealism about humanity and her desire to protect the innocent are central themes. Some romantic elements are tasteful. The WWI setting includes wartime violence and death, but the tone emphasizes heroism over cynicism. Pacing is action-heavy but not chaotic; emotional beats are given room to breathe.

Imaginative

72

Blends Greek mythology with superhero origin story in a WWI setting—an unusual and creative combination. Themyscira is visually striking and introduces a fantastical warrior culture. The fish-out-of-water elements when Diana enters London provide humor and cultural exploration. However, the third act leans heavily on standard superhero CGI battles, which dampens originality somewhat.

Safe

68

PG-13 level violence is present throughout: sword/shield combat, gun battles, explosions, and some disturbing WWI trench warfare imagery. No gore or graphic deaths, but people do die on screen. Brief sensuality (Diana undressing behind a screen, Steve in a bath) is played for comedy and isn't explicit. No sexual content or nudity. The villain's fate is somewhat intense (disfigurement visible). For a Marvel-style superhero film, this is par for the course, but younger or sensitive kids may find the war violence unsettling.

Enriching

75

Explores themes of war, human nature, compassion vs. vengeance, and what it means to be a hero. Diana's journey from naive idealism to understanding moral complexity offers genuine character growth. Strong female empowerment without being preachy. The WWI setting provides historical context (though stylized). Conversations about love, sacrifice, and whether humanity deserves saving give kids ethical material to consider. Highly entertaining with solid action sequences.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Finally, a female superhero who leads her own blockbuster and actually gets to be powerful, compassionate, AND the hero
Explores real questions about human nature, war, and whether people deserve saving—not just punching bad guys
The Themyscira scenes show a culture of warrior women training and supporting each other (your daughter will want to be an Amazon)
Steve Trevor is a genuinely likable love interest who respects Diana's abilities instead of mansplaining heroism to her
Action sequences are exciting and well-choreographed without being gratuitously gory

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What to Watch For

WWI trench warfare scenes include people dying, gas attacks, and the general grimness of war—not graphic but present and potentially heavy
The villain's appearance becomes increasingly disfigured, which might be scary for younger viewers
Runtime is 141 minutes—that's a long sit for anyone under 10
Some brief sensuality played for laughs (Diana changing, Steve in a bath) but nothing explicit

Conversation Starters

"Diana believes humans are basically good but corrupted by Ares. Do you think people are naturally good or bad, or something in between?"
"Why do you think Steve made the choice he did at the end? What would you have done?"
"Diana comes from a place where women are warriors and leaders. How is that different from what she finds in 1918 London?"
"What does the movie say about whether violence can ever really solve problems?"
"If you could have one of Diana's powers, which would you pick and why?"

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