Feng Shui (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
One of the most acclaimed movies to come out of China last year, Feng Shui harnesses the talents of underrated actress Yan Bingyan to deliver this family drama about a woman desperate to ascend to the middle class and willing to pay any price. Powerful and emotionally tense, this is a portrait of the hidden side of the great Chinese success story.
Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 57m
Feng Shui (2012) is an Unrated Chinese family drama anchored by Yan Bingyan in a role about a woman trying to climb into the middle class and the moral costs that follow. The film earned its tone and rating from mature themes about ambition and family pressure, occasional heated arguments, some mild profanity, and brief depictions of drinking and smoking. There are a few intimate or suggestive moments but no reported explicit nudity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Feng Shui appropriate for kids?
Feng Shui (2012) is an Unrated Chinese family drama anchored by Yan Bingyan in a role about a woman trying to climb into the middle class and the moral costs that follow. The film earned its tone and rating from mature themes about ambition and family pressure, occasional heated… Read more — free account
Content severity in Feng Shui
What happens in Feng Shui, moment by moment
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- 0:29 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Feng Shui
Light and implied. No verified reports of explicit sex or nudity in available parental-guide sources; the film contains a couple of suggestive or intimate moments and references to adult relationships. Everything reported is off-screen or non-graphic.
Violence and gore in Feng Shui
Minimal and non-graphic. There are tense confrontations and at least one brief domestic shove reported in accounts, but no graphic injury, blood, or sustained physical brutality. The film's stakes are emotional rather than violent.
Language in Feng Shui
Mild to moderate. Occasional heated shouting and some profanity (mild swear words and harsh rebukes) are used during arguments; nothing in the available sources indicates frequent or extreme vulgarity. Language is used mostly to convey pressure and anger.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Feng Shui
Light. Brief on-screen drinking at social/family gatherings and a few instances of smoking are noted; no depiction of illegal drug use or overdose. Substance use is casual and tied to adult social settings.
Mature themes in Feng Shui
Strong mature themes are central: economic anxiety, class aspiration, moral compromise, family obligation and interpersonal betrayal. The film explores the emotional and ethical cost of social climbing and the pressures on a family trying to improve its circumstances. These themes drive much of the tension and may be upsetting for younger viewers.
Scary moments in Feng Shui
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Feng Shui 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 Feng Shui appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Feng Shui is best for ages 7+. It's rated NR. Feng Shui (2012) is an Unrated Chinese family drama anchored by Yan Bingyan in a role about a woman trying to climb into the middle class and the moral costs that follow. The film earned its tone and rating from mature…
What age rating does Feng Shui have?
Feng Shui is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Feng Shui about?
Feng Shui (2012) is an Unrated Chinese family drama anchored by Yan Bingyan in a role about a woman trying to climb into the middle class and the moral costs that follow. The film earned its tone and rating from mature themes about ambition and family pressure, occasional heated arguments, some mild profanity, and…
Is there sex or nudity in Feng Shui?
Light and implied. No verified reports of explicit sex or nudity in available parental-guide sources; the film contains a couple of suggestive or intimate moments and references to adult relationships. Everything reported is off-screen or non-graphic.
How violent is Feng Shui?
Minimal and non-graphic. There are tense confrontations and at least one brief domestic shove reported in accounts, but no graphic injury, blood, or sustained physical brutality. The film's stakes are emotional rather than violent.
Is the language in Feng Shui appropriate for kids?
Mild to moderate. Occasional heated shouting and some profanity (mild swear words and harsh rebukes) are used during arguments; nothing in the available sources indicates frequent or extreme vulgarity. Language is used mostly to convey pressure and anger.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Feng Shui?
Light. Brief on-screen drinking at social/family gatherings and a few instances of smoking are noted; no depiction of illegal drug use or overdose. Substance use is casual and tied to adult social settings.
What mature themes appear in Feng Shui?
Strong mature themes are central: economic anxiety, class aspiration, moral compromise, family obligation and interpersonal betrayal. The film explores the emotional and ethical cost of social climbing and the pressures on a family trying to improve its…
How long is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui runs 117 minutes, directed by Jing Wang, released in 2012.
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