The Monkey King (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
Rated PG • 2023 • 1h 32m
The Monkey King follows an arrogant, stick-wielding protagonist on an quest for immortality, where he battles various mythical demons and deities. Rated PG primarily for fantasy action, sequences of peril, and some mildly intense thematic moments regarding death and ego. Parents should be aware of frequent cartoon violence and a few moments of crude humor involving a character peeing. While the film is generally lighthearted and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Monkey King appropriate for kids?
The Monkey King follows an arrogant, stick-wielding protagonist on an quest for immortality, where he battles various mythical demons and deities. Rated PG primarily for fantasy action, sequences of peril, and some mildly intense thematic moments regarding death and ego. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Monkey King
What happens in The Monkey King, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Monkey King
There is a brief, non-graphic moment where the Monkey King is seen peeing, which is played for crude humor.
Violence and gore in The Monkey King
The film features stylized, cartoon-style fantasy battles as the protagonist uses his magical staff to fight demons, dragons, and gods. While these sequences are frequent, there is no blood or realistic injury shown, and the action remains within the realm of high-energy animated fantasy.
Language in The Monkey King
Language is mild, consisting primarily of insults and very light expressions. Terms like 'heck' are used a couple of times, and some characters engage in playful, sassy name-calling.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Monkey King
A character is shown with a cigarette in her mouth throughout most of her scenes, though it is never lit or smoked. Additionally, several characters faint after consuming magical peaches they mistakenly believe to be life-giving.
Mature themes in The Monkey King
The story centers on themes of ego, vanity, and the desire for immortality. There are depictions of characters visiting the underworld, interacting with figures of death, and experiencing betrayal, though these are handled with a fantasy tone.
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 7+. It's rated PG. The Monkey King follows an arrogant, stick-wielding protagonist on an quest for immortality, where he battles various mythical demons and deities. Rated PG primarily for fantasy action, sequences of peril, and some…
What age rating does The Monkey King have?
The Monkey King is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Monkey King about?
The Monkey King follows an arrogant, stick-wielding protagonist on an quest for immortality, where he battles various mythical demons and deities. Rated PG primarily for fantasy action, sequences of peril, and some mildly intense thematic moments regarding death and ego. Parents should be aware of frequent cartoon…
Is there sex or nudity in The Monkey King?
There is a brief, non-graphic moment where the Monkey King is seen peeing, which is played for crude humor.
How violent is The Monkey King?
The film features stylized, cartoon-style fantasy battles as the protagonist uses his magical staff to fight demons, dragons, and gods. While these sequences are frequent, there is no blood or realistic injury shown, and the action remains within the realm of…
Is the language in The Monkey King appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, consisting primarily of insults and very light expressions. Terms like 'heck' are used a couple of times, and some characters engage in playful, sassy name-calling.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Monkey King?
A character is shown with a cigarette in her mouth throughout most of her scenes, though it is never lit or smoked. Additionally, several characters faint after consuming magical peaches they mistakenly believe to be life-giving.
What mature themes appear in The Monkey King?
The story centers on themes of ego, vanity, and the desire for immortality. There are depictions of characters visiting the underworld, interacting with figures of death, and experiencing betrayal, though these are handled with a fantasy tone.
How long is The Monkey King?
The Monkey King runs 92 minutes, directed by Anthony Stacchi, released in 2023.
Where can I read the full The Monkey King parent guide?
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