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Iron Man (1994)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    "Classic" 'toon isn't nearly as good as 2008 film.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Character flaws are addressed and dealt with; negative results of mistakes are clearly shown. The main bad guy, The Mandarin, is an almost-offensive Asian racial caricature.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon bombs and laser beams are used to solve all manner of disagreements.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Many Iron Man tie-in products are available.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Iron Man (1994)

Parents need to know that fans of the big-screen Iron Man are likely to be disappointed by how different this muddled '90s cartoon version is. There's also a fair bit of animated action violence and some iffy stereotypes connected to a bad guy known as The Mandarin. That said, while some of the characters' motivations are more adult-oriented than you might expect of a kids' show, overall the moral decisions they make provide decent examples for kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the role of comic books in learning to appreciate the value of reading. Is reading comic books as "worthwhile" as reading books? Why or why not? How does watching this cartoon compare to the experience of reading a story? How is it similar to and different from the live-action movie?

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