Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
Rated R • 2005 • 2h 24m
A blacksmith travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades and becomes the defender of the city against Saladin's forces. Orlando Bloom and Eva Green. The R rating covers battle violence. The director's cut is significantly superior.
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Is Kingdom of Heaven appropriate for kids?
A blacksmith travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades and becomes the defender of the city against Saladin's forces. Orlando Bloom and Eva Green. The R rating covers battle violence. The director's cut is significantly superior. Read more — free account
Content severity in Kingdom of Heaven
What happens in Kingdom of Heaven, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
Sex and nudity in Kingdom of Heaven
There are no graphic sex scenes or instances of nudity in the film. The romance between the main characters is depicted through longing looks, hand-holding, and a brief, non-explicit intimate encounter. The tone remains historical and dramatic rather than sexualized or provocative.
Violence and gore in Kingdom of Heaven
Crusader battles — siege warfare, cavalry charges, the defence of Jerusalem. Graphic R-rated violence.
Language in Kingdom of Heaven
The film features occasional strong language and profanity consistent with its R rating, including a prominent use of the word 'f--k.' However, the dialogue is largely formal and period-appropriate, focusing on political and religious discourse. Offensive language is used sparingly to punctuate moments of high emotion or intense conflict.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Kingdom of Heaven
There is no recreational drug use or significant focus on intoxication throughout the movie. Characters are occasionally seen consuming wine or water during communal meals, which is presented as a standard historical necessity of the time. The narrative does not depict substance abuse or modern smoking habits.
Mature themes in Kingdom of Heaven
A film about religious tolerance — Balian's defence of Jerusalem argues that any faith requiring killing is wrong. Saladin depicted with unusual dignity and complexity. The director's cut adds significant character development that the theatrical version lacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingdom of Heaven appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Kingdom of Heaven is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. A blacksmith travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades and becomes the defender of the city against Saladin's forces. Orlando Bloom and Eva Green. The R rating covers battle violence. The director's cut is significantly…
What age rating does Kingdom of Heaven have?
Kingdom of Heaven is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Kingdom of Heaven about?
A blacksmith travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades and becomes the defender of the city against Saladin's forces. Orlando Bloom and Eva Green. The R rating covers battle violence. The director's cut is significantly superior.
Is there sex or nudity in Kingdom of Heaven?
There are no graphic sex scenes or instances of nudity in the film. The romance between the main characters is depicted through longing looks, hand-holding, and a brief, non-explicit intimate encounter. The tone remains historical and dramatic rather than…
How violent is Kingdom of Heaven?
Crusader battles — siege warfare, cavalry charges, the defence of Jerusalem. Graphic R-rated violence.
Is the language in Kingdom of Heaven appropriate for kids?
The film features occasional strong language and profanity consistent with its R rating, including a prominent use of the word 'f--k.' However, the dialogue is largely formal and period-appropriate, focusing on political and religious discourse. Offensive…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Kingdom of Heaven?
There is no recreational drug use or significant focus on intoxication throughout the movie. Characters are occasionally seen consuming wine or water during communal meals, which is presented as a standard historical necessity of the time. The narrative does…
What mature themes appear in Kingdom of Heaven?
A film about religious tolerance — Balian's defence of Jerusalem argues that any faith requiring killing is wrong. Saladin depicted with unusual dignity and complexity. The director's cut adds significant character development that the theatrical version…
How long is Kingdom of Heaven?
Kingdom of Heaven runs 144 minutes, directed by Ridley Scott, released in 2005.
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