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The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi's life is turned upside down when his parents vanish and his younger brother is kidnapped. Following a trail of clues to the darkly majestic Prince Regent Hotel, Mariah discovers a hidden realm of child-stealing monsters, deadly secrets and a long-lost artefact that grants limitless wealth—but also devastating supernatural power. With the fate of his world, and his family at stake, Mariah will risk everything to unravel the Curse of the Midas Box.

Rated PG • 2013 • 1h 39m

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The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is a 2013 fantasy-adventure film rated PG for adventure violence, fantasy peril, and brief smoking. The story follows seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi as he journeys to the sinister Prince Regent Hotel to rescue his kidnapped family and protect an ancient artefact from the villainous Otto Luger. Content highlights include mild fantasy violence, kidnapped children placed in peril, period-typical… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Aneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen
Lena Headey
Lena Headey
Sam Neill
Sam Neill
Ioan Gruffudd
Ioan Gruffudd
Keeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes
Tristan Gemmill
Tristan Gemmill
Daniel Wilde
Daniel Wilde
Xavier Atkins
Xavier Atkins
Oliver Stark
Oliver Stark
Mella Carron
Mella Carron
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Brian Nickels
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Is The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box appropriate for kids?

The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is a 2013 fantasy-adventure film rated PG for adventure violence, fantasy peril, and brief smoking. The story follows seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi as he journeys to the sinister Prince Regent Hotel to rescue his kidnapped family and… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
  2. 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  3. 0:28 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Sexual content is limited to mild romantic attraction and period attire. A few female characters at the hotel wear Victorian-era dresses featuring prominent cleavage, and Mariah shares a brief, tender moment with Catherine where they almost kiss.

Violence and gore in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Violence consists of PG-rated fantasy action, including physical scuffles, swordplay, gun threats, and villainous kidnapping. Enslaved children are roughly dragged through tunnels, and a supernatural climax features magical playing cards attacking and attempting to suffocate a man.

Language in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Language is exceedingly mild, limited to one or two uses of basic expletives such as "hell" used in a moment of frustration.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Substance use is minor and strictly period-appropriate. Background guests at the hotel lounge drink wine or spirits, and a few male characters briefly smoke pipes or cigars. No characters are shown intoxicated.

Mature themes in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

Mature themes include child abduction, forced child labor, family separation, and corrupt obsession with supernatural power and greed.

Scary moments in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is a 2013 fantasy-adventure film rated PG for adventure violence, fantasy peril, and brief smoking. The story follows seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi as he journeys to the…

What age rating does The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box have?

The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box about?

The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box is a 2013 fantasy-adventure film rated PG for adventure violence, fantasy peril, and brief smoking. The story follows seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi as he journeys to the sinister Prince Regent Hotel to rescue his kidnapped family and protect an ancient artefact from the…

Is there sex or nudity in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box?

Sexual content is limited to mild romantic attraction and period attire. A few female characters at the hotel wear Victorian-era dresses featuring prominent cleavage, and Mariah shares a brief, tender moment with Catherine where they almost kiss.

How violent is The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box?

Violence consists of PG-rated fantasy action, including physical scuffles, swordplay, gun threats, and villainous kidnapping. Enslaved children are roughly dragged through tunnels, and a supernatural climax features magical playing cards attacking and…

Is the language in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box appropriate for kids?

Language is exceedingly mild, limited to one or two uses of basic expletives such as "hell" used in a moment of frustration.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box?

Substance use is minor and strictly period-appropriate. Background guests at the hotel lounge drink wine or spirits, and a few male characters briefly smoke pipes or cigars. No characters are shown intoxicated.

What mature themes appear in The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box?

Mature themes include child abduction, forced child labor, family separation, and corrupt obsession with supernatural power and greed.

How long is The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box?

The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box runs 99 minutes, directed by Jonathan Newman, released in 2013.

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