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Name: The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang
Director: Yan Jia
Released: 2019
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 5.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Pu Songling, a legendary demon hunter, is asked to investigate the mysterious disappearances of young girls from a small village. When he discovers evil forces are kidnapping the girls to feast on their souls, he sets out to save humanity from the inhuman invasion journeying through hidden worlds and colorful dimensions.

Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 48m

Directed by Yan Jia

5.6

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The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang is a fantasy martial arts film following legendary demon hunter Pu Songling as he battles supernatural threats to save missing village girls. It is rated PG primarily for mild fantasy violence, some alcohol use, and occasional intense sequences involving mythical creatures. The film features supernatural concepts, including spirit entities and magical transformations, but lacks graphic… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jackie Chan

Zhong Chuxi

Ethan Juan

Austin Lin

Qiao Shan

Charles Luu

Lance Luu

Mark Luu

Pan Changjiang

Xia Meng

Lin Peng

Kingdom Yuen King-Tan

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Content severity in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

Sex Mild 2/10

Violence Moderate 4/10

Language Mild 1/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

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0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:22 🍷 Substances 2/10
0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

There is no explicit content, limited to a single brief kiss at the end and a character disguising themselves in a humorous, non-suggestive manner.

Violence and gore in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

Action sequences are frequent but stylized, focusing on martial arts and magical abilities. There is no blood, gore, or graphic injury shown throughout the film's combat.

Language in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

Language is very mild and infrequent, consisting of standard dialogue without any vulgarity or strong profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

There is a minor subplot involving the lead character, Pu Songling, who consumes alcohol and is shown in a tipsy state.

Mature themes in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

The narrative explores themes of supernatural abduction and the struggle between good and evil spirits. These elements are handled with a focus on fantasy adventure rather than dark or mature realism.

Scary moments in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang

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Is The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang is a fantasy martial arts film following legendary demon hunter Pu Songling as he battles supernatural threats to save missing village girls. It is rated PG primarily for mild…

What age rating does The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang have?

The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

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Is there sex or nudity in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang?

There is no explicit content, limited to a single brief kiss at the end and a character disguising themselves in a humorous, non-suggestive manner.

How violent is The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang?

Action sequences are frequent but stylized, focusing on martial arts and magical abilities. There is no blood, gore, or graphic injury shown throughout the film's combat.

Is the language in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild and infrequent, consisting of standard dialogue without any vulgarity or strong profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang?

There is a minor subplot involving the lead character, Pu Songling, who consumes alcohol and is shown in a tipsy state.

What mature themes appear in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang?

How long is The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang?

The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang runs 108 minutes, directed by Yan Jia, released in 2019.

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