The Monkey King (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.
Rated PG-13 • 2014 • 1h 59m
The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven's Palace is an action-fantasy retelling of the traditional Chinese legend featuring the supernatural Sun Wukong. The film relies heavily on stylized martial arts combat and large-scale fantasy warfare to drive its plot. Parents should be aware of frequent, high-energy battle scenes involving magical weapons and supernatural entities, which may be intense for younger viewers. While there is no profanity… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Monkey King appropriate for kids?
The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven's Palace is an action-fantasy retelling of the traditional Chinese legend featuring the supernatural Sun Wukong. The film relies heavily on stylized martial arts combat and large-scale fantasy warfare to drive its plot. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Monkey King
What happens in The Monkey King, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Monkey King
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic behavior depicted in the film.
Violence and gore in The Monkey King
The film features frequent, stylized martial arts action. Characters use magical staffs, swords, and energy blasts to battle in epic, sweeping sequences. While there is heavy combat throughout, it lacks realistic gore or graphic bloodletting.
Language in The Monkey King
None. There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Monkey King
None. There is no usage or depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
Mature themes in The Monkey King
The narrative explores themes of resentment, manipulation, and the consequences of power. Characters experience significant loss and betrayal, and the destruction of the protagonist's home adds a layer of emotional weight to the story.
Scary moments in The Monkey King
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Monkey King 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 Monkey King appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Monkey King is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven's Palace is an action-fantasy retelling of the traditional Chinese legend featuring the supernatural Sun Wukong. The film relies heavily on stylized martial arts combat and large-scale…
What age rating does The Monkey King have?
The Monkey King is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Monkey King about?
The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven's Palace is an action-fantasy retelling of the traditional Chinese legend featuring the supernatural Sun Wukong. The film relies heavily on stylized martial arts combat and large-scale fantasy warfare to drive its plot. Parents should be aware of frequent, high-energy battle scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in The Monkey King?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or romantic behavior depicted in the film.
How violent is The Monkey King?
The film features frequent, stylized martial arts action. Characters use magical staffs, swords, and energy blasts to battle in epic, sweeping sequences. While there is heavy combat throughout, it lacks realistic gore or graphic bloodletting.
Is the language in The Monkey King appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Monkey King?
None. There is no usage or depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
What mature themes appear in The Monkey King?
The narrative explores themes of resentment, manipulation, and the consequences of power. Characters experience significant loss and betrayal, and the destruction of the protagonist's home adds a layer of emotional weight to the story.
How long is The Monkey King?
The Monkey King runs 119 minutes, directed by Soi Cheang, released in 2014.
Where can I read the full The Monkey King parent guide?
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