The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Archaeologist Rick O'Connell travels to China, pitting him against an emperor from the 2,000-year-old Han dynasty who's returned from the dead to pursue a quest for world domination. This time, O'Connell enlists the help of his wife and son to quash the so-called 'Dragon Emperor' and his abuse of supernatural power.
Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 52m
In The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rick and Evelyn O'Connell return to action when a ruthless Chinese Emperor is resurrected, threatening world domination with his supernatural terracotta army. The film features frequent fantasy adventure violence, supernatural peril, and mild sexual innuendo throughout. Younger viewers may find the creature designs, collapsing structures, and intense battle sequences frightening. It is best… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor appropriate for kids?
In The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rick and Evelyn O'Connell return to action when a ruthless Chinese Emperor is resurrected, threatening world domination with his supernatural terracotta army. The film features frequent fantasy adventure violence, supernatural peril, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
What happens in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The film contains mild, mostly suggestive dialogue, including phallic metaphors and a double-entendre involving archaeological excavation. There is a brief, non-graphic sequence depicting a romantic couple engaging in intimacy. Additionally, background dancers in a club wear revealing outfits.
Violence and gore in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Action is frequent and intense, featuring swordplay, gunfights, and supernatural combat. While blood is rarely shown, characters are frequently struck, impaled, or crushed by mechanical traps. The Emperor transforms into various demonic beasts, leading to scenes of creature-based peril and mass-scale battles with animated terracotta soldiers.
Language in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Profanity is mild and sparse, consisting primarily of terms like 'bastard', 'ass', and 'son of a bitch' used during action-heavy sequences.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Alcohol consumption is incidental, primarily appearing as wine being drunk by patrons in a bar scene where a character is seen socializing.
Mature themes in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The narrative explores concepts of betrayal, the pursuit of immortality, and the burden of family legacies in a supernatural context. These mature themes are handled as standard adventure tropes, focusing on the historical and mystical struggle against a tyrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. In The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rick and Evelyn O'Connell return to action when a ruthless Chinese Emperor is resurrected, threatening world domination with his supernatural terracotta army. The film features…
What age rating does The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor have?
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor about?
In The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Rick and Evelyn O'Connell return to action when a ruthless Chinese Emperor is resurrected, threatening world domination with his supernatural terracotta army. The film features frequent fantasy adventure violence, supernatural peril, and mild sexual innuendo throughout…
Is there sex or nudity in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?
The film contains mild, mostly suggestive dialogue, including phallic metaphors and a double-entendre involving archaeological excavation. There is a brief, non-graphic sequence depicting a romantic couple engaging in intimacy. Additionally, background…
How violent is The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?
Action is frequent and intense, featuring swordplay, gunfights, and supernatural combat. While blood is rarely shown, characters are frequently struck, impaled, or crushed by mechanical traps. The Emperor transforms into various demonic beasts, leading to…
Is the language in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor appropriate for kids?
Profanity is mild and sparse, consisting primarily of terms like 'bastard', 'ass', and 'son of a bitch' used during action-heavy sequences.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?
Alcohol consumption is incidental, primarily appearing as wine being drunk by patrons in a bar scene where a character is seen socializing.
What mature themes appear in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?
The narrative explores concepts of betrayal, the pursuit of immortality, and the burden of family legacies in a supernatural context. These mature themes are handled as standard adventure tropes, focusing on the historical and mystical struggle against a…
How long is The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor?
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor runs 112 minutes, directed by Rob Cohen, released in 2008.
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