Poster for Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie
Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Released: 1999
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 6.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Increasingly disturbed by the dark energies building within him, Ryu is confronted by Shun, a boy claiming to be the brother he never knew. But before Ryu can consider whether Shun's timely appearance might be more than coincidental, Shun is kidnapped by Shadowlaw. To recover Shun, Ryu must undertake the ultimate journey of self-discovery and learn to control the power threatening to consume him.

Rated NR • 1999 • 1h 40m

Directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi

6.4

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

This animated adaptation of the popular video game is significantly darker and more violent than many viewers might expect. Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie earns its implied PG-13/15 rating with frequent, brutal, and sometimes bloody martial arts violence. Key concerns for parents include intense fight sequences where a child character is severely beaten, and a female character is graphically tortured by a cyborg. The story revolves… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Kane Kosugi

Kazuya Ichijo

Yumi Touma

Tomomichi Nishimura

Ai Orikasa

CŌ

Chiaki Ōsawa

Reiko Kiuchi

Ken Yamaguchi

Kazuyuki Ishikawa

Hidenari Ugaki

Daiki Nakamura

Miki Nagasawa

Unlock ratings, reviews, recommendations and guides for all content types

Is Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Intense 8/10

Language Strong 5/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Intense 8/10

What happens in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie, moment by moment

0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:11 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
0:16 💬 Language 5/10

Unlock all 16 flagged moments — free account →

Sex and nudity in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

This category is moderate. Several female characters have suggestive designs and outfits, including one who wears a top that reveals ample cleavage and another whose tight bodysuit emphasizes her bust and thighs. There are some brief, non-sexual up-skirt shots of a teen girl as she runs and fights. Male characters are seen shirtless. One scene of violence against a female character involves her being kicked in the crotch and having her legs forced apart, which could be perceived as having uncomfortable, sexualized…

Violence and gore in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

Violence is frequent, strong, and often brutal for an animated film. The movie is packed with intense martial arts fights that include blood splatter, pained cries, and significant impact. A child character is shown not only being sadistic towards opponents but is also the victim of a merciless beating by a large adult wrestler. One of the most intense scenes involves a major female character being tortured by a cyborg; she is kicked in the groin and has her limbs pulled apart, screaming in agony. Characters lose…

Language in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

Language is infrequent but contains some profanity. The English dub includes one use of "shit" and "bastard," along with uses of "punk," "hell," and "damn."

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

Substance use is very light. In a brief scene, a supporting character is shown visiting a bar, but no drinking is depicted.

Mature themes in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

The film has a pervasive dark and serious tone, revolving around mature themes. The central plot involves Ryu's struggle against an inner evil ('Dark Hadou') that threatens to consume him and turn him violent. The film also explores deception, manipulation (a boy lies to get close to Ryu), and the consequences of violence. A child character dies on-screen from his injuries in a sad scene at the end of the film. The overall mood is grim, dealing with loss and the potential for corruption.

Bontent Member Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This animated adaptation of the popular video game is significantly darker and more violent than many viewers might expect. Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie earns its implied PG-13/15 rating with frequent, brutal, and…

What age rating does Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie have?

Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie about?

Is there sex or nudity in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie?

How violent is Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie?

Is the language in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie appropriate for kids?

Language is infrequent but contains some profanity. The English dub includes one use of "shit" and "bastard," along with uses of "punk," "hell," and "damn."

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie?

Substance use is very light. In a brief scene, a supporting character is shown visiting a bar, but no drinking is depicted.

What mature themes appear in Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie?

How long is Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie?

Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie runs 100 minutes, directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi, released in 1999.

Where can I read the full Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie parent guide?

Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.