Epic (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.
Rated PG • 2013 • 1h 42m
Epic is an animated adventure that earned its PG rating for mild action, scary imagery, and thematic elements involving loss. The story follows a teenager named M.K. who is magically shrunk and drawn into a battle between the forest-protecting Leafmen and the destructive Boggans. Parents should be aware of several non-graphic but clear on-screen deaths of key characters, including a benevolent queen and a villain's son, which may be… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Epic appropriate for kids?
Epic is an animated adventure that earned its PG rating for mild action, scary imagery, and thematic elements involving loss. The story follows a teenager named M.K. who is magically shrunk and drawn into a battle between the forest-protecting Leafmen and the destructive… Read more — free account
Content severity in Epic
What happens in Epic, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:17 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Epic
Sexual content is very light. The two main characters, Nod and M.K., flirt and develop a romantic connection over the course of the film. This culminates in a brief, chaste kiss near the end of the movie.
Violence and gore in Epic
The film contains moderate animated action and fantasy violence, but no blood or gore. The primary conflict involves extensive battles between the Leafmen (who use swords) and the villainous Boggans (who use arrows and claws). Several characters are killed on-screen, including Queen Tara who is shot by an arrow, and the villain Mandrake's son, Dagda, who is impaled by a spear during a chase. Mandrake himself has a staff that can turn living things to skeletons or decayed matter, and a bat is shown being…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Epic
Language is extremely mild. The MPAA rating cites "brief rude language," which may refer to a scene where a character is about to swear but is cut off or uses a very mild substitute. Exclamations like "Oh my gosh" are used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Epic
No substance use is depicted in the film.
Mature themes in Epic
The central theme of the film is loss and the death of loved ones. The story begins after M.K.'s mother has died, and M.K. is grieving. Early in the film, the beloved Queen Tara is killed on-screen, and her death is a major catalyst for the plot. The main villain, Mandrake, is motivated by revenge after his own son is killed in battle. A main hero also has a dramatic sacrifice scene and is presumed dead for a period. Additionally, there are themes of strained family relationships, as M.K. is initially estranged…
Read more — free accountScary moments in Epic
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Epic 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epic appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Epic is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Epic is an animated adventure that earned its PG rating for mild action, scary imagery, and thematic elements involving loss. The story follows a teenager named M.K. who is magically shrunk and drawn into a battle…
What age rating does Epic have?
Epic is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Epic about?
Epic is an animated adventure that earned its PG rating for mild action, scary imagery, and thematic elements involving loss. The story follows a teenager named M.K. who is magically shrunk and drawn into a battle between the forest-protecting Leafmen and the destructive Boggans. Parents should be aware of several…
Is there sex or nudity in Epic?
Sexual content is very light. The two main characters, Nod and M.K., flirt and develop a romantic connection over the course of the film. This culminates in a brief, chaste kiss near the end of the movie.
How violent is Epic?
The film contains moderate animated action and fantasy violence, but no blood or gore. The primary conflict involves extensive battles between the Leafmen (who use swords) and the villainous Boggans (who use arrows and claws). Several characters are killed…
Is the language in Epic appropriate for kids?
Language is extremely mild. The MPAA rating cites "brief rude language," which may refer to a scene where a character is about to swear but is cut off or uses a very mild substitute. Exclamations like "Oh my gosh" are used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Epic?
No substance use is depicted in the film.
What mature themes appear in Epic?
The central theme of the film is loss and the death of loved ones. The story begins after M.K.'s mother has died, and M.K. is grieving. Early in the film, the beloved Queen Tara is killed on-screen, and her death is a major catalyst for the plot. The main…
How long is Epic?
Epic runs 102 minutes, directed by Chris Wedge, released in 2013.
Where can I read the full Epic parent guide?
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