PG-13

Patlabor 2: The Movie

1993 • 113 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller

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Synopsis

A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

155 reviews

74 Audience · 155 · 100%

A special police unit using giant robots gets involved in a political thriller when a suspected terrorist attack raises tensions between civilian authorities and the military. As the city teeters on the brink of martial law, the team must uncover the true perpetrators to prevent widespread conflict.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some animated violence and destruction
Thematic complexity for younger viewers

What it models well

Teamwork and cooperation
Seeking truth and justice
The importance of civic duty

Talk about it after

The complexities of political conflict
The dangers of misinformation and panic
The line between justice and vengeance

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