Poster for Lion Fist

Lion Fist (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Martial arts fighter Joe goes to prison for four years and takes his wife's blame for a drug bust. After his release, he learns that his son needs expensive surgery because of a life-threatening tumor. Joe's only chance to save him: a brutal all-styles tournament with a $100,000 prize.

Rated NR • 2026 • 1h 31m

Age
13+

Lion Fist is a martial arts drama that follows Joe, a man who returns from prison to save his son from a life-threatening medical emergency by competing in a high-stakes tournament. The film deals with heavy emotional topics, including poverty, homelessness, and the desperation of a parent facing the potential loss of a child. Parents should be aware of frequent, though non-graphic, martial arts violence and some moderate language. The… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Mathis Landwehr
Mathis Landwehr
LY
Li Yanlong
Kurt McKinney
Kurt McKinney
Keith Cooke
Keith Cooke
BA
Brice Akuesson
David Yeung
David Yeung
Gary Daniels
Gary Daniels
Sign up to get 40,000+ Bontent parent guides
Unlock ratings, reviews, recommendations and guides for all content types

Is Lion Fist appropriate for kids?

Lion Fist is a martial arts drama that follows Joe, a man who returns from prison to save his son from a life-threatening medical emergency by competing in a high-stakes tournament. The film deals with heavy emotional topics, including poverty, homelessness, and the desperation… Read more — free account

Content severity in Lion Fist

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Substances Moderate 3/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Lion Fist, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:15 🍷 Substances 3/10
  3. 0:22 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Unlock all 9 flagged moments — free account →

Sex and nudity in Lion Fist

There is a single brief scene involving a romantic kiss between characters.

Violence and gore in Lion Fist

The film features several martial arts sequences. These are presented with a moderate intensity, focusing on stylized combat and physicality without explicit gore or blood.

Language in Lion Fist

Moderate language is present throughout the film, including several uses of stronger expletives alongside more common profanity like 'ass' and 'shit'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Lion Fist

A central plot element involves a past drug bust that caused the protagonist's incarceration. While drugs are frequently mentioned as a motivation, no actual substance abuse is depicted on screen.

Mature themes in Lion Fist

The narrative explores mature topics, including the trauma of poverty, the stresses of homelessness, and the intense emotional desperation of a father attempting to secure medical care for a dying child.

Bontent Member Reviews

Register for free to join the conversation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lion Fist appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Lion Fist is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Lion Fist is a martial arts drama that follows Joe, a man who returns from prison to save his son from a life-threatening medical emergency by competing in a high-stakes tournament. The film deals with heavy emotional…

What age rating does Lion Fist have?

Lion Fist is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Lion Fist about?

Lion Fist is a martial arts drama that follows Joe, a man who returns from prison to save his son from a life-threatening medical emergency by competing in a high-stakes tournament. The film deals with heavy emotional topics, including poverty, homelessness, and the desperation of a parent facing the potential loss of…

Is there sex or nudity in Lion Fist?

There is a single brief scene involving a romantic kiss between characters.

How violent is Lion Fist?

The film features several martial arts sequences. These are presented with a moderate intensity, focusing on stylized combat and physicality without explicit gore or blood.

Is the language in Lion Fist appropriate for kids?

Moderate language is present throughout the film, including several uses of stronger expletives alongside more common profanity like 'ass' and 'shit'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Lion Fist?

A central plot element involves a past drug bust that caused the protagonist's incarceration. While drugs are frequently mentioned as a motivation, no actual substance abuse is depicted on screen.

What mature themes appear in Lion Fist?

The narrative explores mature topics, including the trauma of poverty, the stresses of homelessness, and the intense emotional desperation of a father attempting to secure medical care for a dying child.

How long is Lion Fist?

Lion Fist runs 91 minutes, directed by Taim M. Adams, released in 2026.

Where can I read the full Lion Fist parent guide?

Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.

Sign up for access to 40,000+ parent guides.