The Monkey King 2 (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!
Rated G • 2016 • 2h 0m
This epic fantasy adventure, "The Monkey King 2," contains frequent and intense stylized martial arts violence that is largely bloodless but may be too much for younger viewers. The film is not rated in the US but its content is comparable to a PG-13 film due to its mature thematic material. The central plot involves the heroic Sun Wukong battling the White Bone Demon, who consumes humans to survive. Parents should be aware of several… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Monkey King 2 appropriate for kids?
This epic fantasy adventure, "The Monkey King 2," contains frequent and intense stylized martial arts violence that is largely bloodless but may be too much for younger viewers. The film is not rated in the US but its content is comparable to a PG-13 film due to its mature… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Monkey King 2
What happens in The Monkey King 2, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Monkey King 2
This category is very light. One of the main characters, the pig demon Zhu Bajie, is comically lustful and frequently flirts with women, but he is always rebuffed. Some of the female demons wear form-fitting outfits, but there is no nudity or sexual activity.
Violence and gore in The Monkey King 2
The film features extensive, highly-stylized martial arts combat from beginning to end. Most fights are between heroes and demonic creatures, involving magical powers and acrobatic staff-fighting. While there is little to no blood or gore, characters are struck, thrown, and killed. Several scenes show Wukong killing characters who are possessed by a demon, which can be shocking until the possession is revealed.
Language in The Monkey King 2
Language is extremely mild. The only noted profanity is a single use of the word "pervert" to describe a character's flirtatious behavior.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Monkey King 2
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.
Mature themes in The Monkey King 2
Thematic content is strong and is the primary concern for parents. The plot includes disturbing concepts like a demon who eats people to survive and a king who abducts children and drinks their blood to cure a curse. The film deals with complex moral questions, such as whether it's right to kill a possessed innocent. The climax involves a very intense and emotional scene of noble self-sacrifice where a hero convinces his friend to kill him for the greater good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Monkey King 2 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Monkey King 2 is best for ages 13+. It's rated G. This epic fantasy adventure, "The Monkey King 2," contains frequent and intense stylized martial arts violence that is largely bloodless but may be too much for younger viewers. The film is not rated in the US but its…
What age rating does The Monkey King 2 have?
The Monkey King 2 is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Monkey King 2 about?
This epic fantasy adventure, "The Monkey King 2," contains frequent and intense stylized martial arts violence that is largely bloodless but may be too much for younger viewers. The film is not rated in the US but its content is comparable to a PG-13 film due to its mature thematic material. The central plot involves…
Is there sex or nudity in The Monkey King 2?
This category is very light. One of the main characters, the pig demon Zhu Bajie, is comically lustful and frequently flirts with women, but he is always rebuffed. Some of the female demons wear form-fitting outfits, but there is no nudity or sexual activity.
How violent is The Monkey King 2?
The film features extensive, highly-stylized martial arts combat from beginning to end. Most fights are between heroes and demonic creatures, involving magical powers and acrobatic staff-fighting. While there is little to no blood or gore, characters are…
Is the language in The Monkey King 2 appropriate for kids?
Language is extremely mild. The only noted profanity is a single use of the word "pervert" to describe a character's flirtatious behavior.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Monkey King 2?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Monkey King 2?
Thematic content is strong and is the primary concern for parents. The plot includes disturbing concepts like a demon who eats people to survive and a king who abducts children and drinks their blood to cure a curse. The film deals with complex moral…
How long is The Monkey King 2?
The Monkey King 2 runs 120 minutes, directed by Soi Cheang, released in 2016.
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