Question 1

What age is Tron appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Tron (1982) best from about age 8. When a brilliant hacker is digitized into a supercomputer, he must battle his way out of a digital world. Teaming up with a heroic program named Tron, he faces off against the tyrannical Master Control Program in a visually innovative adventure.

Question 2

What is Tron rated?

Accepted Answer

Tron (1982) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Tron?

Accepted Answer

Some intense digital combat sequences; Characters can be "de-resolutionized" (disintegrated); Early CGI effects might look dated to modern kids. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Tron?

Accepted Answer

Courage in the face of tyranny; Teamwork and collaboration; Standing up for what is right.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Tron?

Accepted Answer

What it means to be alive in a digital world; The nature of power and control; How technology can be used for good or ill.

Question 6

Where can I watch Tron?

Accepted Answer

Tron (1982) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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