The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
To prevent a world war from breaking out, famous characters from Victorian literature band together to do battle against a cunning villain.
Rated PG-13 • 2003 • 1h 50m
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a steampunk action film that earns its PG-13 rating with intense and frequent fantasy violence. Parents should be aware of numerous gunfights, stabbings, explosions, and frightening transformations, including Dr. Jekyll's change into the hulking Mr. Hyde and Mina Harker's bloody vampiric attacks. The film features some mild profanity and substance use, but the primary concerns are the stylized… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen appropriate for kids?
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a steampunk action film that earns its PG-13 rating with intense and frequent fantasy violence. Parents should be aware of numerous gunfights, stabbings, explosions, and frightening transformations, including Dr. Jekyll's change into the… Read more — free account
Content severity in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
What happens in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:11 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
Sex and nudity in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Contains some mild innuendo and brief romantic moments. A man grabs a woman's buttocks during a confrontational scene. There is some passionate kissing between two characters who have a past relationship. The Invisible Man makes a brief, joking reference to his own nudity.
Violence and gore in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Violence is frequent and stylized throughout. There are numerous action sequences involving gunfights, explosions, sword fighting, and martial arts, with many characters being shot or killed. Mina Harker attacks enemies as a vampire, shown biting a man's neck with blood on her face afterward. A major character is fatally stabbed in the chest, and another character is burned by a flamethrower. The monstrous Mr. Hyde engages in brutal brawls, tossing people around rooms.
Language in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Language is infrequent and relatively mild for a PG-13 film, consisting of occasional uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn'. The tone is generally focused on action rather than profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Characters are occasionally seen drinking alcohol in social settings or bars. Allan Quatermain is shown drinking whisky. A key plot point involves Dr. Jekyll consuming a chemical potion to trigger his transformation into Mr. Hyde, which is treated as a dangerous and volatile substance. A villain drinks an entire pitcher of this formula.
Mature themes in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The central themes involve betrayal, as a mole within the group is revealed, and the nature of monstrosity, particularly with Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Mina Harker. The film deals with the on-screen death of a major, heroic character who sacrifices himself. The overarching plot involves a villain orchestrating a world war for personal profit, and scientists are kidnapped and forced to work against their will.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a steampunk action film that earns its PG-13 rating with intense and frequent fantasy violence. Parents should be aware of numerous gunfights, stabbings, explosions, and…
What age rating does The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have?
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen about?
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a steampunk action film that earns its PG-13 rating with intense and frequent fantasy violence. Parents should be aware of numerous gunfights, stabbings, explosions, and frightening transformations, including Dr. Jekyll's change into the hulking Mr. Hyde and Mina Harker's…
Is there sex or nudity in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?
Contains some mild innuendo and brief romantic moments. A man grabs a woman's buttocks during a confrontational scene. There is some passionate kissing between two characters who have a past relationship. The Invisible Man makes a brief, joking reference to…
How violent is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?
Violence is frequent and stylized throughout. There are numerous action sequences involving gunfights, explosions, sword fighting, and martial arts, with many characters being shot or killed. Mina Harker attacks enemies as a vampire, shown biting a man's neck…
Is the language in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and relatively mild for a PG-13 film, consisting of occasional uses of words like 'hell' and 'damn'. The tone is generally focused on action rather than profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?
Characters are occasionally seen drinking alcohol in social settings or bars. Allan Quatermain is shown drinking whisky. A key plot point involves Dr. Jekyll consuming a chemical potion to trigger his transformation into Mr. Hyde, which is treated as a…
What mature themes appear in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?
The central themes involve betrayal, as a mole within the group is revealed, and the nature of monstrosity, particularly with Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and Mina Harker. The film deals with the on-screen death of a major, heroic character who sacrifices himself. The…
How long is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen runs 110 minutes, directed by Stephen Norrington, released in 2003.
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