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Ip Man 3 (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.

Rated PG-13 • 2015 • 1h 45m

Age
13+

Ip Man 3 follows the legendary martial artist as he defends a local school from a ruthless triad gang while balancing his duties as a husband and father. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial arts sequences that involve realistic impact and occasional injury. Parents should be aware of themes involving terminal illness and grief, as well as one instance of strong language. While the violence is disciplined and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Donnie Yen
Donnie Yen
Max Zhang
Max Zhang
Lynn Hung Doi-Lam
Lynn Hung Doi-Lam
Patrick Tam Yiu-Man
Patrick Tam Yiu-Man
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
Karena Ng Chin-Yu
Karena Ng Chin-Yu
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Bryan Leung Kar-Yan
Bryan Leung Kar-Yan
Louis Cheung
Louis Cheung
Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan
Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan
BabyJohn Choi Hon-Yik
BabyJohn Choi Hon-Yik
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Xiaolong Li
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Is Ip Man 3 appropriate for kids?

Ip Man 3 follows the legendary martial artist as he defends a local school from a ruthless triad gang while balancing his duties as a husband and father. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial arts sequences that involve realistic impact and occasional injury… Read more — free account

Content severity in Ip Man 3

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Strong 7/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Ip Man 3, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:38 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
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Sex and nudity in Ip Man 3

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.

Violence and gore in Ip Man 3

The film features frequent, choreographed martial arts combat involving punches, kicks, and weapons such as staffs and butterfly swords. While the violence is professional and focused on technique rather than gore, it is intense, with characters receiving bloody noses, facial bruising, and painful joint locks. There are several scenes of thugs threatening children and civilians with knives and fire.

Language in Ip Man 3

Contains one instance of the F-word, along with occasional aggressive insults used by the gang members.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ip Man 3

Incidental smoking occurs, with characters shown using tobacco in a historical context.

Mature themes in Ip Man 3

The narrative deals heavily with the emotional weight of a terminal cancer diagnosis and the subsequent grieving process. Characters also face moral dilemmas regarding personal ambition versus familial responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ip Man 3 appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ip Man 3 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Ip Man 3 follows the legendary martial artist as he defends a local school from a ruthless triad gang while balancing his duties as a husband and father. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial arts…

What age rating does Ip Man 3 have?

Ip Man 3 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Ip Man 3 about?

Ip Man 3 follows the legendary martial artist as he defends a local school from a ruthless triad gang while balancing his duties as a husband and father. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial arts sequences that involve realistic impact and occasional injury. Parents should be aware of themes…

Is there sex or nudity in Ip Man 3?

None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.

How violent is Ip Man 3?

The film features frequent, choreographed martial arts combat involving punches, kicks, and weapons such as staffs and butterfly swords. While the violence is professional and focused on technique rather than gore, it is intense, with characters receiving…

Is the language in Ip Man 3 appropriate for kids?

Contains one instance of the F-word, along with occasional aggressive insults used by the gang members.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ip Man 3?

Incidental smoking occurs, with characters shown using tobacco in a historical context.

What mature themes appear in Ip Man 3?

The narrative deals heavily with the emotional weight of a terminal cancer diagnosis and the subsequent grieving process. Characters also face moral dilemmas regarding personal ambition versus familial responsibility.

How long is Ip Man 3?

Ip Man 3 runs 105 minutes, directed by Wilson Yip, released in 2015.

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