Beowulf (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Beowulf is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This 2007 animated retelling of the epic poem Beowulf earned a PG-13 rating primarily due to intense, graphic fantasy violence and disturbing imagery. The film features a central narrative built on adult themes of…

Beowulf is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This 2007 animated retelling of the epic poem Beowulf earned a PG-13 rating primarily due to intense, graphic fantasy violence and disturbing imagery. The film features a central narrative built on adult themes of infidelity, deception, and the moral corruption of its protagonist as he faces the demonic progeny of a…

The film contains moderate sexual content, including characters in provocative attire, suggestive dancing and moaning, and multiple instances of infidelity. A demonic entity appears as a seductive, nearly naked woman, and there are several scenes involving…

The violence is severe and graphic, standing out for a PG-13 film. Viewers see characters being ripped in half, impaled, crushed, and decapitated, with frequent blood splatter and gore throughout. The film also features intense dragon-based combat and…

Mild profanity is present, including occasional obscenities and harsh insults exchanged between warriors in the mead hall.

Drinking is a central aspect of the setting, with numerous scenes showing characters consuming mead to the point of severe intoxication and passing out.

The story revolves around heavy mature themes, including the consequences of pride, the moral decay caused by secret sins, and the cycle of trauma passed from parent to child. It explores the burden of kingship and the corrupting nature of a Faustian bargain.

Beowulf runs 115 minutes, directed by Robert Zemeckis, released in 2007.

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