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Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Dragon Cry is a magical artifact of deadly power, formed into a staff by the fury and despair of dragons long gone. Now, this power has been stolen from the hands of the Fiore kingdom by the nefarious traitor Zash Caine, who flees with it to the small island nation of Stella. Frightened that the power has fallen into the wrong hands, the King of Fiore hastily sends Fairy Tail to retrieve the staff. But this task proves frightening as a shadowy secret lies in the heart of the kingdom of Stella. Dragon Cry follows their story as they… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 25m

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Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is a fantasy adventure following Natsu Dragneel and his guild as they pursue a stolen magical staff across the kingdom of Stella. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for moderate fantasy violence and instances of fan-service related sexualization. Parents should be aware of persistent combat involving magic-based weaponry and several scenes featuring suggestive outfits or camera angles. It is most suitable for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tetsuya Kakihara
Tetsuya Kakihara
Aya Hirano
Aya Hirano
Rie Kugimiya
Rie Kugimiya
Yuichi Nakamura
Yuichi Nakamura
Sayaka Ohara
Sayaka Ohara
Satomi Sato
Satomi Sato
Yui Horie
Yui Horie
Wataru Hatano
Wataru Hatano
Hiroki Touchi
Hiroki Touchi
Mai Nakahara
Mai Nakahara
Ryoko Ono
Ryoko Ono
Mariya Ise
Mariya Ise
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Is Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry appropriate for kids?

Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is a fantasy adventure following Natsu Dragneel and his guild as they pursue a stolen magical staff across the kingdom of Stella. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for moderate fantasy violence and instances of fan-service related sexualization. Parents… Read more — free account

Content severity in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

Sex Strong 5/10
Violence Strong 7/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
  2. 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:30 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

The film includes recurring fan-service, such as characters in revealing outfits and camera angles that emphasize female anatomy. A specific sequence features a character performing a provocative dance in a revealing costume.

Violence and gore in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

Action consists of frequent, intense magical combat. Characters are hit by energy blasts, impaled by spikes, and sustain physical injuries throughout, though gore is minimal. The climax features a visceral transformation scene where a character partially becomes a dragon and fights with heightened aggression.

Language in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

Language is mild, consisting mostly of standard fantasy insults, shouting, and exclamations of anger during battle. No strong profanity is present.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

There are occasional, minor scenes depicting background characters consuming alcoholic drinks in social or festive settings. Substance use is never a focal point of the story.

Mature themes in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry

The story centers on heavy themes of corruption, betrayal, the lingering pain of past genocide, and the struggle to contain one's own destructive nature. Characters grapple with losing their sense of humanity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is a fantasy adventure following Natsu Dragneel and his guild as they pursue a stolen magical staff across the kingdom of Stella. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for moderate fantasy violence…

What age rating does Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry have?

Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry about?

Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is a fantasy adventure following Natsu Dragneel and his guild as they pursue a stolen magical staff across the kingdom of Stella. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for moderate fantasy violence and instances of fan-service related sexualization. Parents should be aware of persistent combat…

Is there sex or nudity in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry?

The film includes recurring fan-service, such as characters in revealing outfits and camera angles that emphasize female anatomy. A specific sequence features a character performing a provocative dance in a revealing costume.

How violent is Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry?

Action consists of frequent, intense magical combat. Characters are hit by energy blasts, impaled by spikes, and sustain physical injuries throughout, though gore is minimal. The climax features a visceral transformation scene where a character partially…

Is the language in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry appropriate for kids?

Language is mild, consisting mostly of standard fantasy insults, shouting, and exclamations of anger during battle. No strong profanity is present.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry?

There are occasional, minor scenes depicting background characters consuming alcoholic drinks in social or festive settings. Substance use is never a focal point of the story.

What mature themes appear in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry?

The story centers on heavy themes of corruption, betrayal, the lingering pain of past genocide, and the struggle to contain one's own destructive nature. Characters grapple with losing their sense of humanity.

How long is Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry?

Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry runs 85 minutes, directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa, released in 2017.

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