The Monkey King: Reborn (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
When the irritable monkey king visits a temple together with his master Tang Monk, he feels offended because of a trifle and thereupon accidentally destroys a magic tree growing on the sacred ground. This brings an ancient demon king back to life, who promptly kidnaps Tang Monk to take revenge for his long imprisonment. The monkey king and his followers have only three days to not only save their master but also to prevent the demon king from regaining his full powers and destroying the world…
Rated M • 2021 • 1h 35m
The Monkey King: Reborn is a fantasy adventure following the iconic Monkey King as he accidentally releases an ancient demon after destroying a sacred tree. The film features stylized, fast-paced fantasy combat and animated peril as the protagonist works to rescue his master, Tang Monk. It is best suited for older children and teens who enjoy myth-based action films. Parents should be aware of the consistent fantasy violence and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Monkey King: Reborn appropriate for kids?
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Content severity in The Monkey King: Reborn
What happens in The Monkey King: Reborn, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Monkey King: Reborn
None. There is no sexual content, romance, or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in The Monkey King: Reborn
The film features frequent, stylized fantasy martial arts combat throughout. Characters use magical abilities and staffs to clash with demons and supernatural foes. There is no realistic blood or gore, and most conflicts are framed as exaggerated action-fantasy, which qualifies for a severity discount.
Language in The Monkey King: Reborn
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Monkey King: Reborn
None. There is no on-screen substance use.
Mature themes in The Monkey King: Reborn
The film explores themes of redemption, the consequences of one's actions, and the weight of legacy. There is a focus on the characters struggling with their past mistakes and the pursuit of power, though these are handled in a standard adventure-fantasy context.
Scary moments in The Monkey King: Reborn
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Monkey King: Reborn 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: Reborn appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Monkey King: Reborn is best for ages 8+. It's rated M. The Monkey King: Reborn is a fantasy adventure following the iconic Monkey King as he accidentally releases an ancient demon after destroying a sacred tree. The film features stylized, fast-paced fantasy combat and…
What age rating does The Monkey King: Reborn have?
The Monkey King: Reborn is officially rated M. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is The Monkey King: Reborn about?
The Monkey King: Reborn is a fantasy adventure following the iconic Monkey King as he accidentally releases an ancient demon after destroying a sacred tree. The film features stylized, fast-paced fantasy combat and animated peril as the protagonist works to rescue his master, Tang Monk. It is best suited for older…
Is there sex or nudity in The Monkey King: Reborn?
None. There is no sexual content, romance, or nudity in the film.
How violent is The Monkey King: Reborn?
The film features frequent, stylized fantasy martial arts combat throughout. Characters use magical abilities and staffs to clash with demons and supernatural foes. There is no realistic blood or gore, and most conflicts are framed as exaggerated…
Is the language in The Monkey King: Reborn appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Monkey King: Reborn?
None. There is no on-screen substance use.
What mature themes appear in The Monkey King: Reborn?
The film explores themes of redemption, the consequences of one's actions, and the weight of legacy. There is a focus on the characters struggling with their past mistakes and the pursuit of power, though these are handled in a standard adventure-fantasy…
How long is The Monkey King: Reborn?
The Monkey King: Reborn runs 95 minutes, directed by Wang Yunfei, released in 2021.
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