Ip Man: Kung Fu Master (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ip Man: Kung Fu Master is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Ip Man: Kung Fu Master portrays the early career of the legendary martial artist as he faces turmoil during the Japanese occupation of Foshan. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent martial arts violence, which…

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

Ip Man: Kung Fu Master portrays the early career of the legendary martial artist as he faces turmoil during the Japanese occupation of Foshan. The film is rated PG-13 for its frequent martial arts violence, which includes bone-breaking impacts, bloody injuries, and the execution of characters. Parents should be aware…

The only content is a brief, non-sexual scene depicting childbirth, where labor pains are shown and a midwife is heard giving instructions.

The film features constant martial arts combat. Characters sustain significant injuries, including bruises, broken bones, and bleeding wounds from gunfire and brawling. Several characters are killed, including a specific execution scene that is played with…

Very mild language; there is a single instance of the word 'damn' used in dialogue.

There are passing mentions of the opium trade and drug smuggling, but no active consumption of drugs or alcohol is depicted on-screen.

The film centers on the harsh realities of the Second Sino-Japanese War, covering themes of military occupation, political framing, extrajudicial execution, and the forced displacement of families.

Ip Man: Kung Fu Master runs 82 minutes, directed by Li Liming, released in 2019.

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