Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 56m
Based on the popular video game, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a fantasy adventure that earns its PG-13 rating for frequent and intense action violence. The film features large-scale battles, numerous sword fights, and several pivotal character deaths, including a painful poisoning and bloody stabbings. While profane language is absent and sexual content is limited to mild innuendo, the non-stop peril and themes of betrayal… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time appropriate for kids?
Based on the popular video game, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a fantasy adventure that earns its PG-13 rating for frequent and intense action violence. The film features large-scale battles, numerous sword fights, and several pivotal character deaths, including a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
What happens in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:26 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Sexual content is mild. There is some romantic tension and a few kisses between Dastan and Tamina. A character makes a passing remark comparing something to diseases in a harem. Some female characters wear outfits that reveal cleavage and midriffs, and a brief shot shows two topless golden statues, though in a non-sexual context.
Violence and gore in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Violence is sustained and intense, forming the core of the film. It consists of large-scale battles with flaming projectiles and arrows, and frequent, acrobatic sword and dagger fights which are mostly bloodless. However, several key scenes are more graphic: a king is painfully poisoned and burned by a robe; a character is stabbed multiple times with throwing knives, with bloody wounds shown; and another character has his throat slit with some blood visible. One villainous assassin cuts open a snake to retrieve a…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Substance use is minimal. Characters are briefly seen drinking wine at a celebratory banquet.
Mature themes in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
The film deals with significant themes of betrayal, murder, and family loss. A central plot point is Dastan being framed for his adoptive father's murder by his trusted uncle, Nizam. Dastan witnesses several family members die in painful or violent ways. The potential for a world-ending apocalypse is a constant threat, and a main character makes a noble sacrifice, falling to her death to save others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Based on the popular video game, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a fantasy adventure that earns its PG-13 rating for frequent and intense action violence. The film features large-scale battles, numerous sword…
What age rating does Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time have?
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time about?
Based on the popular video game, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a fantasy adventure that earns its PG-13 rating for frequent and intense action violence. The film features large-scale battles, numerous sword fights, and several pivotal character deaths, including a painful poisoning and bloody stabbings. While…
Is there sex or nudity in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
Sexual content is mild. There is some romantic tension and a few kisses between Dastan and Tamina. A character makes a passing remark comparing something to diseases in a harem. Some female characters wear outfits that reveal cleavage and midriffs, and a…
How violent is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
Violence is sustained and intense, forming the core of the film. It consists of large-scale battles with flaming projectiles and arrows, and frequent, acrobatic sword and dagger fights which are mostly bloodless. However, several key scenes are more graphic…
Is the language in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
Substance use is minimal. Characters are briefly seen drinking wine at a celebratory banquet.
What mature themes appear in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
The film deals with significant themes of betrayal, murder, and family loss. A central plot point is Dastan being framed for his adoptive father's murder by his trusted uncle, Nizam. Dastan witnesses several family members die in painful or violent ways. The…
How long is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time?
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time runs 116 minutes, directed by Mike Newell, released in 2010.
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