Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. A legendary warrior and a young aristocrat are connected through a stolen sword in 19th-century China — in a story of love, duty, and freedom. Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi. Won four Academy Awards. PG-13…

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

A legendary warrior and a young aristocrat are connected through a stolen sword in 19th-century China — in a story of love, duty, and freedom. Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi. Won four Academy Awards. PG-13 covers martial arts violence.

There is no graphic nudity or sexual intercourse depicted in the film. The story focuses on unrequited romantic longing and emotional repression, though one brief scene shows a couple waking up in a desert cave implying they spent the night together. This…

Martial arts combat — breathtaking wire-fu sequences. Action violence consistent with PG-13.

The film utilizes mild profanity that is typical for a PG-13 action-drama. Most dialogue is formal and reflects the historical 19th-century setting, with instances of name-calling or insults during confrontations. The language is rarely used for shock value…

There is no depiction of illegal drug use or modern substance abuse throughout the movie. Some characters may be seen in traditional settings where tea or rice wine are served, but there is no portrayal of drunkenness or a focus on consumption. The narrative…

A film about the cost of suppressing who you truly are — Jen's rebellion against her prescribed life. The flying fight sequences redefined how martial arts films could look. Ang Lee's most visually ravishing film.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon runs 120 minutes, directed by Ang Lee, released in 2000.

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