300: Rise of an Empire (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Rated R • 2014 • 1h 42m
300: Rise of an Empire received its R rating for pervasive, highly stylized, and extremely graphic violence that saturates nearly every scene. The film features constant, slow-motion depictions of dismemberment, decapitations, and arterial blood spray during intense ancient battles. Parents should be aware of a lengthy and aggressive sex scene involving nudity (breasts and buttocks), as well as a thematically disturbing backstory for… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 300: Rise of an Empire appropriate for kids?
300: Rise of an Empire received its R rating for pervasive, highly stylized, and extremely graphic violence that saturates nearly every scene. The film features constant, slow-motion depictions of dismemberment, decapitations, and arterial blood spray during intense ancient… Read more — free account
Content severity in 300: Rise of an Empire
What happens in 300: Rise of an Empire, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 9/10
Sex and nudity in 300: Rise of an Empire
Contains a single, lengthy, and aggressive sex scene between Themistocles and Artemisia. The scene is non-consensual in its framing (a negotiation of war) and features visible female and male nudity, including bare breasts and buttocks. Other scenes include brief nudity, such as a captive woman with a bared torso. The most disturbing element is a flashback showing a young girl being brutalized by soldiers, strongly implying sexual abuse, which serves as a core part of her motivation.
Violence and gore in 300: Rise of an Empire
Pervasive, severe, and extremely graphic throughout. The violence is highly stylized, with frequent use of slow-motion to emphasize stabbings, slashings, dismemberments, and decapitations. Arterial sprays of blood are constant and exaggerated. Battle sequences, both on land and at sea, depict thousands of soldiers being killed in brutal ways, including being impaled, burned alive, and hacked apart. Specific injuries like an eye getting gouged out are shown in close-up. The sheer scale and graphic nature of the…
Read more — free accountLanguage in 300: Rise of an Empire
Language is infrequent for an R-rated film but does contain some strong profanity. Uses of 'fuck' and 'shit' are present, though not constant. The language is overshadowed by the film's intense violence.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 300: Rise of an Empire
Minor in comparison to other content. Characters are occasionally seen drinking wine during meetings or celebrations, which is in line with the historical setting. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
Mature themes in 300: Rise of an Empire
The primary themes revolve around the brutality of war, revenge, and sacrifice. The character of Artemisia is driven by a deep-seated desire for vengeance stemming from severe childhood trauma, including the murder of her family and her subsequent enslavement and abuse. The film explores the transformation of a man (Xerxes) into a self-proclaimed 'God-King' through dark, supernatural means. Themes of loss and the cost of war are depicted through the deaths of main and secondary characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 300: Rise of an Empire appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 300: Rise of an Empire is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. 300: Rise of an Empire received its R rating for pervasive, highly stylized, and extremely graphic violence that saturates nearly every scene. The film features constant, slow-motion depictions of dismemberment…
What age rating does 300: Rise of an Empire have?
300: Rise of an Empire is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is 300: Rise of an Empire about?
300: Rise of an Empire received its R rating for pervasive, highly stylized, and extremely graphic violence that saturates nearly every scene. The film features constant, slow-motion depictions of dismemberment, decapitations, and arterial blood spray during intense ancient battles. Parents should be aware of a…
Is there sex or nudity in 300: Rise of an Empire?
Contains a single, lengthy, and aggressive sex scene between Themistocles and Artemisia. The scene is non-consensual in its framing (a negotiation of war) and features visible female and male nudity, including bare breasts and buttocks. Other scenes include…
How violent is 300: Rise of an Empire?
Pervasive, severe, and extremely graphic throughout. The violence is highly stylized, with frequent use of slow-motion to emphasize stabbings, slashings, dismemberments, and decapitations. Arterial sprays of blood are constant and exaggerated. Battle…
Is the language in 300: Rise of an Empire appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent for an R-rated film but does contain some strong profanity. Uses of 'fuck' and 'shit' are present, though not constant. The language is overshadowed by the film's intense violence.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 300: Rise of an Empire?
Minor in comparison to other content. Characters are occasionally seen drinking wine during meetings or celebrations, which is in line with the historical setting. There is no depiction of drunkenness or substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in 300: Rise of an Empire?
The primary themes revolve around the brutality of war, revenge, and sacrifice. The character of Artemisia is driven by a deep-seated desire for vengeance stemming from severe childhood trauma, including the murder of her family and her subsequent enslavement…
How long is 300: Rise of an Empire?
300: Rise of an Empire runs 102 minutes, directed by Noam Murro, released in 2014.
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