The Golden Child (1986) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Rated PG-13 • 1986 • 1h 34m
Overall: A social worker who specialises in finding missing children is told he is the Chosen One — destined to rescue a mystical boy from an ancient demon. Eddie Murphy. PG-13 covers fantasy violence.
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Is The Golden Child appropriate for kids?
Overall: A social worker who specialises in finding missing children is told he is the Chosen One — destined to rescue a mystical boy from an ancient demon. Eddie Murphy. PG-13 covers fantasy violence. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Golden Child
What happens in The Golden Child, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:12 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Golden Child
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses entirely on the quest to save the mystical child, maintaining a clean approach to romantic subplots appropriate for a general audience.
Violence and gore in The Golden Child
The film features moderate fantasy violence, including martial arts combat and supernatural encounters with a demonic entity. Viewers see occasional blood, such as a drop used for a ritual, and several action-heavy set pieces where characters use weapons or physical force to fight off villains.
Language in The Golden Child
Moderate language is used throughout the film, including occasional profanity consistent with 1980s PG-13 adventure films. The dialogue contains a few uses of mid-level expletives and insults used for comedic effect or during moments of high tension.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Golden Child
There is no significant use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs shown. The movie avoids substance-related themes entirely, keeping the focus on the protagonist's supernatural journey and the battle against evil forces.
Mature themes in The Golden Child
Murphy's comedy persona transplanted into a supernatural adventure — the contrast between his streetwise scepticism and genuine magic is the film's comedy. The love interest subplot and exotic Tibet setting show the film's ambitions beyond its execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Golden Child appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Golden Child is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Overall: A social worker who specialises in finding missing children is told he is the Chosen One — destined to rescue a mystical boy from an ancient demon. Eddie Murphy. PG-13 covers fantasy violence.
What age rating does The Golden Child have?
The Golden Child is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Golden Child about?
Overall: A social worker who specialises in finding missing children is told he is the Chosen One — destined to rescue a mystical boy from an ancient demon. Eddie Murphy. PG-13 covers fantasy violence.
Is there sex or nudity in The Golden Child?
There is no actual sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses entirely on the quest to save the mystical child, maintaining a clean approach to romantic subplots appropriate for a general audience.
How violent is The Golden Child?
The film features moderate fantasy violence, including martial arts combat and supernatural encounters with a demonic entity. Viewers see occasional blood, such as a drop used for a ritual, and several action-heavy set pieces where characters use weapons or…
Is the language in The Golden Child appropriate for kids?
Moderate language is used throughout the film, including occasional profanity consistent with 1980s PG-13 adventure films. The dialogue contains a few uses of mid-level expletives and insults used for comedic effect or during moments of high tension.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Golden Child?
There is no significant use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs shown. The movie avoids substance-related themes entirely, keeping the focus on the protagonist's supernatural journey and the battle against evil forces.
What mature themes appear in The Golden Child?
Murphy's comedy persona transplanted into a supernatural adventure — the contrast between his streetwise scepticism and genuine magic is the film's comedy. The love interest subplot and exotic Tibet setting show the film's ambitions beyond its execution.
How long is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child runs 94 minutes, directed by Michael Ritchie, released in 1986.
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