Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Dragon Quest: Your Story
Director: Ryuichi Yagi, Takashi Yamazaki, Makoto Hanafusa
Released: 2019
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 6.8

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Luca follows in his father's footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.

Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 42m

Directed by Ryuichi Yagi, Takashi Yamazaki, Makoto Hanafusa

6.8

200+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

Dragon Quest: Your Story is a fantasy adventure based on the video game Dragon Quest V, following Luca as he journeys to rescue his family from the demon Ladja. The film features moderate fantasy action sequences, including magic-based combat, creature battles, and stylized peril. Parents should be aware of themes involving the loss of a parent, enslavement, and moments of emotional intensity that could be unsettling for younger… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Takeru Satoh

Kasumi Arimura

Haru

Kentaro Sakaguchi

Takayuki Yamada

Kendo Kobayashi

Ken Yasuda

Suzuki Matsuo

Koichi Yamadera

Chikako Kaku

Arata Furuta

Kotaro Yoshida

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Is Dragon Quest: Your Story appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Dragon Quest: Your Story

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 5/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Dragon Quest: Your Story, moment by moment

0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10

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Sex and nudity in Dragon Quest: Your Story

There is no sexual content in the film.

Violence and gore in Dragon Quest: Your Story

The film contains moderate fantasy violence, involving swordplay, magical energy blasts, and battles against various monsters. While generally not gory, several characters are killed or turned to stone, and the villain Ladja is shown inflicting harm on others. The action is stylized but features clear stakes and combat.

Language in Dragon Quest: Your Story

Language is very mild, limited to an occasional exclamation or mild insult typical of a PG-rated adventure.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dragon Quest: Your Story

There is no substance use in the film.

Mature themes in Dragon Quest: Your Story

The film deals with themes of loss, grief, and abandonment, specifically regarding the death of a parent and long-term enslavement. The idea of characters being trapped in a simulation is also presented as a major thematic reveal.

Scary moments in Dragon Quest: Your Story

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Dragon Quest: Your Story yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Dragon Quest: Your Story appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dragon Quest: Your Story is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Dragon Quest: Your Story is a fantasy adventure based on the video game Dragon Quest V, following Luca as he journeys to rescue his family from the demon Ladja. The film features moderate fantasy action sequences…

What age rating does Dragon Quest: Your Story have?

Dragon Quest: Your Story is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Dragon Quest: Your Story about?

Is there sex or nudity in Dragon Quest: Your Story?

There is no sexual content in the film.

How violent is Dragon Quest: Your Story?

Is the language in Dragon Quest: Your Story appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild, limited to an occasional exclamation or mild insult typical of a PG-rated adventure.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dragon Quest: Your Story?

There is no substance use in the film.

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