Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organization posing as Russian intelligence.
Rated PG-13 • 1996 • 1h 47m
This fourth installment in the 'Police Story' series, 'First Strike', earned its PG-13 rating for relentless action violence. The film is packed with Jackie Chan's signature brand of highly choreographed martial arts, featuring creative prop work, large-scale brawls, gunfights, and explosions. While the violence is constant and intense, it's mostly bloodless and presented with a comedic, slapstick tone. Parents should be aware of a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Police Story 4: First Strike appropriate for kids?
This fourth installment in the 'Police Story' series, 'First Strike', earned its PG-13 rating for relentless action violence. The film is packed with Jackie Chan's signature brand of highly choreographed martial arts, featuring creative prop work, large-scale brawls, gunfights… Read more — free account
Content severity in Police Story 4: First Strike
What happens in Police Story 4: First Strike, moment by moment
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:33 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Police Story 4: First Strike
Contains brief, non-sexual nudity played for comedy. In one scene, Jackie Chan's character is forced to strip and is seen nude from the back, with his buttocks clearly visible. Women are also briefly seen in bikinis at an aquarium show. There are no sex scenes or sexual dialogue.
Violence and gore in Police Story 4: First Strike
Violence is constant and pervasive but highly stylized and generally not graphic. The film is built around numerous martial arts sequences where Jackie Chan fights multiple opponents using his fists, feet, and various props like ladders and chairs. There are several shootouts with characters being shot (mostly without blood), explosions, and car chases. A few deaths occur, including one character being poisoned by sea urchins and others attacked by a shark, but these scenes are toned down and not overly gory. The…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Police Story 4: First Strike
Language is infrequent and generally mild for a PG-13 film. Viewers can expect some uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn' in moments of stress or peril, but there is no strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Police Story 4: First Strike
No substance use is depicted. Characters are not shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using illegal drugs.
Mature themes in Police Story 4: First Strike
The plot contains mature themes of espionage, nuclear weapon smuggling, and betrayal. The main character is framed for a murder he did not commit, and a central conflict involves a man whose criminal activities have betrayed his family's trust. Another character is also revealed to be terminally ill. These themes serve as the backdrop for the action and are not explored with significant emotional depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Police Story 4: First Strike appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Police Story 4: First Strike is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This fourth installment in the 'Police Story' series, 'First Strike', earned its PG-13 rating for relentless action violence. The film is packed with Jackie Chan's signature brand of highly choreographed martial arts…
What age rating does Police Story 4: First Strike have?
Police Story 4: First Strike is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Police Story 4: First Strike about?
This fourth installment in the 'Police Story' series, 'First Strike', earned its PG-13 rating for relentless action violence. The film is packed with Jackie Chan's signature brand of highly choreographed martial arts, featuring creative prop work, large-scale brawls, gunfights, and explosions. While the violence is…
Is there sex or nudity in Police Story 4: First Strike?
Contains brief, non-sexual nudity played for comedy. In one scene, Jackie Chan's character is forced to strip and is seen nude from the back, with his buttocks clearly visible. Women are also briefly seen in bikinis at an aquarium show. There are no sex…
How violent is Police Story 4: First Strike?
Violence is constant and pervasive but highly stylized and generally not graphic. The film is built around numerous martial arts sequences where Jackie Chan fights multiple opponents using his fists, feet, and various props like ladders and chairs. There are…
Is the language in Police Story 4: First Strike appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and generally mild for a PG-13 film. Viewers can expect some uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn' in moments of stress or peril, but there is no strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Police Story 4: First Strike?
No substance use is depicted. Characters are not shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using illegal drugs.
What mature themes appear in Police Story 4: First Strike?
The plot contains mature themes of espionage, nuclear weapon smuggling, and betrayal. The main character is framed for a murder he did not commit, and a central conflict involves a man whose criminal activities have betrayed his family's trust. Another…
How long is Police Story 4: First Strike?
Police Story 4: First Strike runs 107 minutes, directed by Stanley Tong Gwai-Lai, released in 1996.
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