Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Best from age 11 · PG · 1982 · 113 min

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew face their cunning old foe, Khan, who seeks revenge and a powerful terraforming device. Their space battle involves strategic maneuvers, personal sacrifices, and a thrilling confrontation with dangerous technology. This classic sci-fi adventure explores themes of leadership, aging, and the consequences of past actions.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

5/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Intense space battles with explosions and ship damage
  • Some characters face peril and death, including a major character sacrifice
  • A few jump scares and tense moments, especially when characters are hunted
  • Khan is a menacing villain driven by revenge

Models well

  • Self-sacrifice for the greater good
  • Loyalty and friendship
  • Facing the consequences of past actions
  • Valuing wisdom and experience

Talk about it after

  • What makes a good leader, especially in a crisis?
  • The importance of planning and adapting when things go wrong
  • How different characters deal with their emotions and past mistakes
  • The concept of life, death, and renewal in the film
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