New Gods: Yang Jian (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fifteen hundred years after the war of gods, the heaven declined. Yang Jian, the God of Erlang, made a living by working as a catcher. One day, Yang Jian was ordered to hunt down a young man, his own nephew.
Rated NR • 2022 • 2h 8m
New Gods: Yang Jian is a visually stunning Chinese animated fantasy that follows a fallen god working as a bounty hunter who discovers a conspiracy involving his own family. The film features frequent stylized fantasy action and combat, including magical duels and energetic swordplay that may be intense for very young viewers. Parents should note some complex mythological themes regarding family betrayal and the burden of duty, along… Sign up for the full guide
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Is New Gods: Yang Jian appropriate for kids?
New Gods: Yang Jian is a visually stunning Chinese animated fantasy that follows a fallen god working as a bounty hunter who discovers a conspiracy involving his own family. The film features frequent stylized fantasy action and combat, including magical duels and energetic… Read more — free account
Content severity in New Gods: Yang Jian
What happens in New Gods: Yang Jian, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:28 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in New Gods: Yang Jian
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in New Gods: Yang Jian
The film features frequent, stylized fantasy combat involving swords, magic beams, and physical altercations. Characters are thrown against structures, suffer non-fatal magical injuries, and engage in high-stakes duels, though blood is minimal or absent. Action sequences are intense but rely on cinematic fantasy framing.
Language in New Gods: Yang Jian
Language is infrequent and mild, consisting of a few instances of name-calling and exclamations during heated moments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in New Gods: Yang Jian
There are brief, passing scenes in tavern-like settings where characters are seen holding or drinking from wine vessels, typical of the period-fantasy aesthetic.
Mature themes in New Gods: Yang Jian
The story centers on deep-seated family trauma, including the imprisonment of a sibling, abandonment, and the burden of duty. These emotional stakes are central to the plot and may be heavy for younger audiences.
Scary moments in New Gods: Yang Jian
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for New Gods: Yang Jian 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 New Gods: Yang Jian appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests New Gods: Yang Jian is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. New Gods: Yang Jian is a visually stunning Chinese animated fantasy that follows a fallen god working as a bounty hunter who discovers a conspiracy involving his own family. The film features frequent stylized fantasy…
What age rating does New Gods: Yang Jian have?
New Gods: Yang Jian is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is New Gods: Yang Jian about?
New Gods: Yang Jian is a visually stunning Chinese animated fantasy that follows a fallen god working as a bounty hunter who discovers a conspiracy involving his own family. The film features frequent stylized fantasy action and combat, including magical duels and energetic swordplay that may be intense for very young…
Is there sex or nudity in New Gods: Yang Jian?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is New Gods: Yang Jian?
The film features frequent, stylized fantasy combat involving swords, magic beams, and physical altercations. Characters are thrown against structures, suffer non-fatal magical injuries, and engage in high-stakes duels, though blood is minimal or absent…
Is the language in New Gods: Yang Jian appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild, consisting of a few instances of name-calling and exclamations during heated moments.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in New Gods: Yang Jian?
There are brief, passing scenes in tavern-like settings where characters are seen holding or drinking from wine vessels, typical of the period-fantasy aesthetic.
What mature themes appear in New Gods: Yang Jian?
The story centers on deep-seated family trauma, including the imprisonment of a sibling, abandonment, and the burden of duty. These emotional stakes are central to the plot and may be heavy for younger audiences.
How long is New Gods: Yang Jian?
New Gods: Yang Jian runs 128 minutes, directed by Zhao Ji, released in 2022.
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