Looking for Jackie (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Jackie Chan is the undefeated Kung Fu Master who dishes out the action in traditional Jackie Chan style. When a young boy sets out to learn how to fight from the Master himself, he not only witnesses some spectacular fights, but learns some important life lessons along the way.
Rated 12 • 2009 • 1h 25m
Primarily for fans of Jackie Chan, "Looking for Jackie" is a coming-of-age adventure that earned its PG rating for martial arts action and a significant subplot envolvendo kidnapping. The story follows a bullied teenager, Zhang Yishan, who travels to Beijing to meet his idol. While the film's message focuses on perseverance and the importance of education, parents should be aware of scenes depicting bullying, the protagonist being… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Looking for Jackie appropriate for kids?
Primarily for fans of Jackie Chan, "Looking for Jackie" is a coming-of-age adventure that earned its PG rating for martial arts action and a significant subplot envolvendo kidnapping. The story follows a bullied teenager, Zhang Yishan, who travels to Beijing to meet his idol… Read more — free account
Content severity in Looking for Jackie
What happens in Looking for Jackie, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Looking for Jackie
None. This film contains no sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in Looking for Jackie
Violence is moderate and mostly consists of stylized, non-graphic martial arts fighting, typical of a Jackie Chan film. There are scenes of bullying at the start of the film. A central plot point involves the teen protagonist being kidnapped by criminals, though he is not seriously harmed. A police officer is injured in a fight with a gang leader, and there are a few other brief altercations and chase scenes.
Language in Looking for Jackie
The film includes some mild language, consistent with its PG rating. This may include isolated instances of words like "hell" or "damn," but profanity is not frequent.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Looking for Jackie
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Mature themes in Looking for Jackie
The film's primary themes are perseverance, the importance of education over fighting, and idol worship. It also contains more mature themes, including bullying and a significant kidnapping-for-ransom plot. There is a brief, emotionally-charged moment where a woman mistakes the protagonist for her own deceased younger brother, touching on themes of grief and loss.
Scary moments in Looking for Jackie
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Looking for Jackie 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 Looking for Jackie appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Looking for Jackie is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12. Primarily for fans of Jackie Chan, "Looking for Jackie" is a coming-of-age adventure that earned its PG rating for martial arts action and a significant subplot envolvendo kidnapping. The story follows a bullied…
What age rating does Looking for Jackie have?
Looking for Jackie is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Looking for Jackie about?
Primarily for fans of Jackie Chan, "Looking for Jackie" is a coming-of-age adventure that earned its PG rating for martial arts action and a significant subplot envolvendo kidnapping. The story follows a bullied teenager, Zhang Yishan, who travels to Beijing to meet his idol. While the film's message focuses on…
Is there sex or nudity in Looking for Jackie?
None. This film contains no sexual content or nudity.
How violent is Looking for Jackie?
Violence is moderate and mostly consists of stylized, non-graphic martial arts fighting, typical of a Jackie Chan film. There are scenes of bullying at the start of the film. A central plot point involves the teen protagonist being kidnapped by criminals…
Is the language in Looking for Jackie appropriate for kids?
The film includes some mild language, consistent with its PG rating. This may include isolated instances of words like "hell" or "damn," but profanity is not frequent.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Looking for Jackie?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
What mature themes appear in Looking for Jackie?
The film's primary themes are perseverance, the importance of education over fighting, and idol worship. It also contains more mature themes, including bullying and a significant kidnapping-for-ransom plot. There is a brief, emotionally-charged moment where a…
How long is Looking for Jackie?
Looking for Jackie runs 85 minutes, directed by Jiang Ping, Fang Gangliang, released in 2009.
Where can I read the full Looking for Jackie parent guide?
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