Balls of Fury (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Randy Daytona was a child ping pong prodigy who lost his chance at Olympic gold when his father is murdered by the mysterious Feng over a gambling debt. 15yrs later he's down on his luck and scraping a living doing seedy back room shows in Vegas; when the FBI turn up and ask for his help to take down Feng... who just happens to love Ping Pong.
Rated PG-13 • 2007 • 1h 30m
This film's PG-13 rating is for pervasive crude and sex-related humor, language, and comic violence. "Balls of Fury" follows disgraced ping-pong prodigy Randy Daytona as he is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a deadly underground tournament run by the criminal mastermind Feng. The comedy relies heavily on strong sexual innuendo, including jokes about male sex slaves and implied homosexual encounters, as well as moderate profanity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Balls of Fury appropriate for kids?
This film's PG-13 rating is for pervasive crude and sex-related humor, language, and comic violence. "Balls of Fury" follows disgraced ping-pong prodigy Randy Daytona as he is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a deadly underground tournament run by the criminal mastermind Feng… Read more — free account
Content severity in Balls of Fury
What happens in Balls of Fury, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Balls of Fury
Contains a moderate amount of crude sexual humor and innuendo, though no nudity. One running gag involves male "courtesans of pleasure" who are offered to guests. An off-screen sexual encounter between two men is implied. There are numerous verbal gags about balls, a woman tells a man to "watch your balls, not my boobs," and two men have tracking devices inserted off-screen into their rectums. Some women wear revealing outfits, including cleavage and bare thighs.
Violence and gore in Balls of Fury
Violence is frequent but highly stylized and consistently played for comedy, with no blood or gore. The central plot involves a "sudden death" tournament where losers are killed, usually via a poison dart to the neck; several of these deaths are shown on screen as characters fall over stiffly. Other violence includes slapstick fights with martial arts, a man having his arm broken (a crack is heard), a character being electrocuted to death, and a large explosion. A character's father is murdered off-screen early in…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Balls of Fury
Language is moderate and includes at least seven uses of "s--t," one use each of "pussy" and "dick," and multiple instances of "ass," "damn," "hell," and "bastard." Racist insults like "gweilo" and "whitey" are also used. God's name is taken in vain a few times.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Balls of Fury
Substance use is infrequent. Characters are seen drinking alcohol in social settings, such as at parties or in a bar. The main villain, Feng, is often seen smoking cigars, as are some of his henchmen.
Mature themes in Balls of Fury
The film's comedic plot is built on dark themes. The story begins with the murder of a child's parent over a gambling debt. The central tournament involves contestants being executed on the spot for losing a game. Themes of humiliation, revenge, and life-or-death stakes are present throughout, though always treated with a farcical and lighthearted tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balls of Fury appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Balls of Fury is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This film's PG-13 rating is for pervasive crude and sex-related humor, language, and comic violence. "Balls of Fury" follows disgraced ping-pong prodigy Randy Daytona as he is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a deadly…
What age rating does Balls of Fury have?
Balls of Fury is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Balls of Fury about?
This film's PG-13 rating is for pervasive crude and sex-related humor, language, and comic violence. "Balls of Fury" follows disgraced ping-pong prodigy Randy Daytona as he is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a deadly underground tournament run by the criminal mastermind Feng. The comedy relies heavily on strong…
Is there sex or nudity in Balls of Fury?
Contains a moderate amount of crude sexual humor and innuendo, though no nudity. One running gag involves male "courtesans of pleasure" who are offered to guests. An off-screen sexual encounter between two men is implied. There are numerous verbal gags about…
How violent is Balls of Fury?
Violence is frequent but highly stylized and consistently played for comedy, with no blood or gore. The central plot involves a "sudden death" tournament where losers are killed, usually via a poison dart to the neck; several of these deaths are shown on…
Is the language in Balls of Fury appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and includes at least seven uses of "s--t," one use each of "pussy" and "dick," and multiple instances of "ass," "damn," "hell," and "bastard." Racist insults like "gweilo" and "whitey" are also used. God's name is taken in vain a few…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Balls of Fury?
Substance use is infrequent. Characters are seen drinking alcohol in social settings, such as at parties or in a bar. The main villain, Feng, is often seen smoking cigars, as are some of his henchmen.
What mature themes appear in Balls of Fury?
The film's comedic plot is built on dark themes. The story begins with the murder of a child's parent over a gambling debt. The central tournament involves contestants being executed on the spot for losing a game. Themes of humiliation, revenge, and…
How long is Balls of Fury?
Balls of Fury runs 90 minutes, directed by Robert Ben Garant, released in 2007.
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