Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When a teenager, Chun-Li witnesses the kidnapping of her father by wealthy crime lord M. Bison. When she grows up, she goes on a quest for vengeance and becomes the famous crime-fighter of the Street Fighter universe.
Rated PG-13 • 2009 • 1h 37m
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial-arts violence and a few sensual moments. Parents should be aware of several physical fights, explosions, on-screen killings (including the murder of Chun-Li’s father Xiang and a late neck-breaking) and a tense kidnapping sequence, plus brief sensual/club scenes and revealing outfits. Language is minimal and alcohol appears briefly, but the film’s… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li appropriate for kids?
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial-arts violence and a few sensual moments. Parents should be aware of several physical fights, explosions, on-screen killings (including the murder of Chun-Li’s father Xiang and a late… Read more — free account
Content severity in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
What happens in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Mild, brief sexuality and suggestive behavior. There are a few short make-out/kissing moments, revealing club outfits that show midriff/cleavage, and a seduction/interrogation scene in a nightclub where Chun-Li pretends to lure a woman. IMDb Parents Guide specifically notes the nightclub seduction and suggestive wardrobe.
Violence and gore in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Moderate-to-strong martial-arts violence throughout, mixing stylized fights with some realistic harm. The film includes fist-and-kick fights, people slammed into furniture, a house explosion, characters held at knifepoint and gunpoint, and multiple on-screen deaths (Xiang is killed and a later neck-breaking is shown). Scenes include Chun-Li being bound, shot in the arm while protecting a child, and a climactic battle that results in lethal force; IMDb’s parental notes list many of these specific beatings and…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Very light profanity. Characters briefly say single words such as “shit” and “bitch” (each reported once in the IMDb Parents Guide). There is no pervasive swearing.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Minor and incidental. A few scenes show characters drinking alcohol; there is no emphasis on drug use or depiction of addiction. IMDb notes only brief alcohol use.
Mature themes in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Strong themes of kidnapping, organized crime, revenge and parental death run through the story. The plot hinges on Chun-Li witnessing her father Xiang’s abduction and later confronting Shadaloo after multiple murders and forced seizures of property; the film also references a violent backstory for the villain Bison. These themes are treated directly and drive violent confrontations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial-arts violence and a few sensual moments. Parents should be aware of several physical fights, explosions, on-screen killings (including…
What age rating does Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li have?
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li about?
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li is rated PG-13 primarily for sustained martial-arts violence and a few sensual moments. Parents should be aware of several physical fights, explosions, on-screen killings (including the murder of Chun-Li’s father Xiang and a late neck-breaking) and a tense kidnapping sequence…
Is there sex or nudity in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?
Mild, brief sexuality and suggestive behavior. There are a few short make-out/kissing moments, revealing club outfits that show midriff/cleavage, and a seduction/interrogation scene in a nightclub where Chun-Li pretends to lure a woman. IMDb Parents Guide…
How violent is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?
Moderate-to-strong martial-arts violence throughout, mixing stylized fights with some realistic harm. The film includes fist-and-kick fights, people slammed into furniture, a house explosion, characters held at knifepoint and gunpoint, and multiple on-screen…
Is the language in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li appropriate for kids?
Very light profanity. Characters briefly say single words such as “shit” and “bitch” (each reported once in the IMDb Parents Guide). There is no pervasive swearing.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?
Minor and incidental. A few scenes show characters drinking alcohol; there is no emphasis on drug use or depiction of addiction. IMDb notes only brief alcohol use.
What mature themes appear in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?
Strong themes of kidnapping, organized crime, revenge and parental death run through the story. The plot hinges on Chun-Li witnessing her father Xiang’s abduction and later confronting Shadaloo after multiple murders and forced seizures of property; the film…
How long is Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li?
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li runs 97 minutes, directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, released in 2009.
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