Reign of Fire (2002) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Reign of Fire is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Reign of Fire is a post-apocalyptic thriller set in a world ravaged by ancient dragons. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through intense action sequences involving fire-breathing creatures and multiple human…

Reign of Fire is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Reign of Fire is a post-apocalyptic thriller set in a world ravaged by ancient dragons. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily through intense action sequences involving fire-breathing creatures and multiple human casualties. Parents should be aware that characters like Quinn and Van Zan face frequent…

There is no sexual content. Occasional background pinups are out of focus, and men are frequently shown shirtless in survival settings, but nothing is explicit.

Violence is moderate and consistent with a PG-13 action film. Dragons frequently incinerate humans and destroy structures, often resulting in death; while the gore is non-explicit, the scale of destruction is intense.

Language is mild, consisting primarily of occasional strong expletives used in stressful survival situations.

There is light use of alcohol and tobacco depicted as part of the post-apocalyptic setting.

The film deals with themes of loss, extinction, and the desperate survival of the human race. Major characters face traumatic deaths of loved ones, most notably Quinn's mother during the dragon emergence.

Reign of Fire runs 101 minutes, directed by Rob Bowman, released in 2002.

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