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The Incredible Hulk (1996)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    90s Hulk 'toon is clever, complex, action-packed.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Superheroes with generally good intentions protect one another -- and sometimes the world -- while struggling with what it means to have powers that separate them from the human race. Violence is too often used as a solution to problems, and good doesn't always triumph at the end of every episode.

  • Violence & scariness:

    Strong animated violence, explosions, throwing characters long distance, etc. The Hulk is more violent than his inner Bruce Banner wants him to be.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild innuendo, particularly regarding She-Hulk, who occasionally also seduces (verbally) villains into cooperating with her.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    You can certainly buy plenty of Hulk products.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Incredible Hulk (1996)

Parents need to know that this is a complex, modern superhero cartoon with a notable amount of animated action violence. Characters are conflicted about their powers and roles, and plots carry over from episode to episode. Not all episodes end with victory for the good guys; in fact, many end with things looking pretty bleak -- and not just in the cliffhanger sense. This isn't a show for kids who worry about the fates of the people they see on television.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the show's various heroes -- the Hulk, She-Hulk, the Fantastic Four, etc. -- feel about their powers and the way that those powers limit their actions in society. What do they give up to be superheroes? Would you want to have their powers? How are their powers like the things that make people extra-powerful in real life -- such as money and fame?
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