The Legend of Hei (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When cat spirit Luo Xiaohei's home is deforested by humans, he must find a new one. He runs into a group of other spirit creatures who take him under their wing with dreams of reconquering the land they say is rightfully theirs. However, they run into a human known as Wuxian who separates Luo Xiaohei from the other spirits and the two go on a journey, with the cat spirit learning to control his abilities as well as forming his own thoughts on whether or not he should ally with the spirits or the humans.
Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 42m
The Legend of Hei is an animated fantasy adventure about a young cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei who struggles to find a home after human development destroys his forest habitat. The film is rated PG for stylized fantasy action and moderate thematic weight regarding displacement and conflict. While visually beautiful and largely gentle, parents should be aware of several sequences involving magical combat between spirits and humans. It is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Legend of Hei appropriate for kids?
The Legend of Hei is an animated fantasy adventure about a young cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei who struggles to find a home after human development destroys his forest habitat. The film is rated PG for stylized fantasy action and moderate thematic weight regarding displacement… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Legend of Hei
What happens in The Legend of Hei, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 1/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Legend of Hei
There is a single, brief, and non-sexual moment where a very young boy's naked bottom is visible.
Violence and gore in The Legend of Hei
The film features recurring stylized fantasy martial arts combat, including magical blasts, telekinesis, and physical scuffles between spirit characters and humans. Per the animation modifier, these battles are non-realistic and devoid of blood or gore, focusing on kinetic energy and skill rather than physical harm.
Language in The Legend of Hei
There is no profanity in the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Legend of Hei
There is no substance use depicted in this film.
Mature themes in The Legend of Hei
The narrative explores heavier thematic elements including the environmental displacement of spirits, the ethics of human expansion, and the moral conflict between different factions of spirit creatures.
Scary moments in The Legend of Hei
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Legend of Hei 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Legend of Hei appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Legend of Hei is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. The Legend of Hei is an animated fantasy adventure about a young cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei who struggles to find a home after human development destroys his forest habitat. The film is rated PG for stylized fantasy…
What age rating does The Legend of Hei have?
The Legend of Hei is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Legend of Hei about?
The Legend of Hei is an animated fantasy adventure about a young cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei who struggles to find a home after human development destroys his forest habitat. The film is rated PG for stylized fantasy action and moderate thematic weight regarding displacement and conflict. While visually beautiful and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Legend of Hei?
There is a single, brief, and non-sexual moment where a very young boy's naked bottom is visible.
How violent is The Legend of Hei?
The film features recurring stylized fantasy martial arts combat, including magical blasts, telekinesis, and physical scuffles between spirit characters and humans. Per the animation modifier, these battles are non-realistic and devoid of blood or gore…
Is the language in The Legend of Hei appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Legend of Hei?
There is no substance use depicted in this film.
What mature themes appear in The Legend of Hei?
The narrative explores heavier thematic elements including the environmental displacement of spirits, the ethics of human expansion, and the moral conflict between different factions of spirit creatures.
How long is The Legend of Hei?
The Legend of Hei runs 102 minutes, directed by MTJJ, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full The Legend of Hei parent guide?
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