Parents need to know that this movie has constant action violence, including a character who explodes. The movie has good portrayals of minority, disabled, and female characters.

Families can talk about Juni's grandfather, who wants people to look at him when he is in his wheelchair the same way they do when he can walk. They could also discuss what he says to the Toymaker about forgiveness. The Toymaker's game has "the children's attention" and wonders what they are learning. Who has your family's children's attention, and what are they learning? One interesting point that almost disappears in the noise is whether Juni is "the guy", a sort of chosen leader, like Neo in The Matrix or Luke in Star Wars. It's worth talking to kids about whether it matters to Juni, to the other kids in the game, or to the outcome if he is "the guy" or not. Families can also talk about the reality/perception/fantasy issues raised by the movie. Why is it important that the kids Juni meets in the game look so different when he meets them in real life?