Overview
Calling all storm chasers! The 1996 original Twister film got its sequel after almost three decades, complete with a stellar cast including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. The movie follows retired meteorologist Kate Carter, who returns to Oklahoma to use her unmatched scientific knowledge and experience to investigate a massive tornado outbreak.
If your family loves a good action-packed disaster film, this movie should be next up for family movie night! But first, here’s everything you need to know about Twisters to make sure it’s the right fit for your kids.
Harmful Content ❗️
Parents should know that Twisters is rated PG-13 and includes some mature content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. However, the movie’s main focus is on the main character Kate, and her return to storm chasing. In other words, if there is mature content (such as language or violence, detailed more below), it’s not gratuitous or explicit.
Language
Some adult language is present in the movie, including “hell,” “damn,” “a**,” and “sh*t.”
Sex
There are no explicit sex scenes or nudity, and sex is not a prevalent theme of the film. There is a brief kiss at the beginning of the movie and one scene where the main character dreams about lying in a bed with her past lover. There’s also some mild romance and flirtation with other characters.
Violence
The main concern of Twisters is the intensity of the tornado scenes that cause immense destruction. The movie opens with a tornado that takes the lives of Kate’s friends. The deaths are not particularly gruesome, but the audience sees them being lifted into the air and swept away into the tornado. This may be unsettling for young or sensitive viewers.
Positive Value 💫
The movie highlights the importance of scientific curiosity and research and shows how scientific advancements can directly change our everyday lives. Kate not only pursues her work with dedication but also with compassion for those who have been affected by the destruction of tornados. She serves as an admirable example for kids with big dreams in the scientific field, especially for young girls as she represents a successful woman in STEM.
So, should my kid watch it?
We believe this movie is appropriate for ages 13 and up, due to some of the adult content. Remember, every kid is different so be sure to take your child’s level of maturity into consideration.
