Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
4/5
Very complex
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Spider-Man: Homecoming is a Marvel superhero film firmly rooted in a high school setting, following 15-year-old Peter Parker as he balances homework and nightly crime-fighting in his Spider-Man suit. The tone is consistently energetic and optimistic, driven by teenage humor and a coming-of-age spirit, even as the story includes several intense action sequences. Sensitive elements include fights involving alien-derived energy weapons, moments of genuine physical peril for the hero such as a near-drowning and being buried under rubble, and the deliberate death of a secondary character at the villain's hands. These moments remain stylized and free of gore, but the threat feels credible and a few scenes, particularly the Staten Island Ferry splitting in two with passengers in danger, may be unsettling for children younger than 10. For parents of children around age 10, the film is fully accessible and makes for an excellent entry point into the superhero genre; a brief conversation about responsibility and handling fear can make the viewing experience even richer. MovieByAge reminder, this title remains recommended from age 11 and up, even with parental guidance.
Synopsis
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.
Difficult scenes
Peter Parker nearly drowns: during a nighttime confrontation with the Vulture, Toomes grabs Peter with his exosuit and drops him into a lake. Peter sinks and struggles underwater in the dark, unable to free himself before Tony Stark intervenes. The scene lasts only a few seconds but Peter's distress is clearly shown, which may cause mild anxiety in children who are sensitive to drowning situations. Buried under rubble: after a confrontation at Toomes's warehouse, Peter is trapped under a large pile of concrete and debris. He is alone, exhausted, and must find the inner strength to free himself without any outside help. The sequence is emotionally intense as it portrays the hero in a state of complete vulnerability, and may resonate strongly with children accustomed to seeing Spider-Man as invincible. Death of a secondary character: Jackson Brice is deliberately killed by Toomes using one of their own alien weapons after he jeopardizes the operation. The death is quick and not graphically depicted, but it establishes the villain's cold-blooded nature and may surprise younger children who do not expect the antagonist to kill one of his own associates. Ferry disaster: during a Spider-Man intervention on a crowded Staten Island Ferry, a malfunctioning weapon causes the ship to split in two in the East River. Dozens of civilian passengers slide and panic as the two halves drift apart over the water. The scene is visually spectacular and the threat to ordinary bystanders is clearly depicted, which may be distressing for children sensitive to mass accidents or water-related danger.
Where to watch
Availability checked on Apr 11, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2017
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Jon Watts
- Main cast
- Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zendaya, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier
- Studios
- Marvel Studios, Pascal Pictures, LStar Capital, Columbia Pictures
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
4/5
Very complex
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Spider-Man: Homecoming is a Marvel superhero film firmly rooted in a high school setting, following 15-year-old Peter Parker as he balances homework and nightly crime-fighting in his Spider-Man suit. The tone is consistently energetic and optimistic, driven by teenage humor and a coming-of-age spirit, even as the story includes several intense action sequences. Sensitive elements include fights involving alien-derived energy weapons, moments of genuine physical peril for the hero such as a near-drowning and being buried under rubble, and the deliberate death of a secondary character at the villain's hands. These moments remain stylized and free of gore, but the threat feels credible and a few scenes, particularly the Staten Island Ferry splitting in two with passengers in danger, may be unsettling for children younger than 10. For parents of children around age 10, the film is fully accessible and makes for an excellent entry point into the superhero genre; a brief conversation about responsibility and handling fear can make the viewing experience even richer. MovieByAge reminder, this title remains recommended from age 11 and up, even with parental guidance.
Synopsis
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.
Difficult scenes
Peter Parker nearly drowns: during a nighttime confrontation with the Vulture, Toomes grabs Peter with his exosuit and drops him into a lake. Peter sinks and struggles underwater in the dark, unable to free himself before Tony Stark intervenes. The scene lasts only a few seconds but Peter's distress is clearly shown, which may cause mild anxiety in children who are sensitive to drowning situations. Buried under rubble: after a confrontation at Toomes's warehouse, Peter is trapped under a large pile of concrete and debris. He is alone, exhausted, and must find the inner strength to free himself without any outside help. The sequence is emotionally intense as it portrays the hero in a state of complete vulnerability, and may resonate strongly with children accustomed to seeing Spider-Man as invincible. Death of a secondary character: Jackson Brice is deliberately killed by Toomes using one of their own alien weapons after he jeopardizes the operation. The death is quick and not graphically depicted, but it establishes the villain's cold-blooded nature and may surprise younger children who do not expect the antagonist to kill one of his own associates. Ferry disaster: during a Spider-Man intervention on a crowded Staten Island Ferry, a malfunctioning weapon causes the ship to split in two in the East River. Dozens of civilian passengers slide and panic as the two halves drift apart over the water. The scene is visually spectacular and the threat to ordinary bystanders is clearly depicted, which may be distressing for children sensitive to mass accidents or water-related danger.