Sonic the Hedgehog 2
NZ release: 08 April 2022
Violence and coarse language Rated on: 08 April 2022

What’s it about?
The evil Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a sinister plan to gain ultimate power. Sonic must team up with newfound friends Tails and Knuckles to stop Dr. Robotnik to save the universe.
The facts
- Directed by Jeff Fowler (Sonic the Hedgehog, Gopher Broke)
- English language
- Runtime 122 minutes
- The sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog
- Starring James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz and Idris Elba.
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Violence
Physical violence and minimal gun violence.
Characters often physically fight each other. We see punching and kicking sometimes characters are crushed. For example, characters are thrown through walls, and are hit by moving vehicles.
There are robots that fire missiles, lasers and bullets at Sonic and his friends. Often, we see explosions.
Offensive language
Characters makes puns without saying offensive words. For example, a character mentions "piece of shiitake planet". Very low level and minimal.
Further information
Recent featured decisions
He iti te whakarekereke
E whakahokia mai ai ōna whenua, ka whakaae a Shrek ki te whakaora i a Pirihini Fiona, mā Tā Farquaad, te tangata kiriweti ki te mahi pohewa, engari ka taupuhi ia ki te Pirinihi i runga i tana haerenga.
Sexual violence, cruelty and offensive language
While recovering from a stroke in a nursing home, a former judge discovers that one of the residents is terrorising the home with a child's puppet called Jenny Pen.