The Paper Tigers (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 48m
In *The Paper Tigers*, three middle-aged former martial arts prodigies reunite to investigate the suspicious death of their master, rediscovering their skills and friendship along the way. The film's PG-13 rating is for its frequent martial arts violence and some strong language. Violence consists of stylized, largely bloodless hand-to-hand combat with realistic choreography. The language includes several uses of "s--t" and "asshole,"… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Paper Tigers appropriate for kids?
In *The Paper Tigers*, three middle-aged former martial arts prodigies reunite to investigate the suspicious death of their master, rediscovering their skills and friendship along the way. The film's PG-13 rating is for its frequent martial arts violence and some strong… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Paper Tigers
What happens in The Paper Tigers, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:32 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Paper Tigers
This category is almost entirely absent. One very brief comedic moment involves a character glancing at another man's crotch area at a urinal, but it is played for awkward humor and is not sexual in nature.
Violence and gore in The Paper Tigers
The film contains multiple sequences of moderate martial arts violence, which is central to the plot. The combat is hand-to-hand, featuring punches, kicks, and grappling. While the choreography is realistic and impactful, the fights are largely bloodless and injuries are not depicted graphically. The tone of the action ranges from comedic (as the out-of-shape men struggle) to serious and intense, especially in the film's climax.
Language in The Paper Tigers
Language is the primary reason for the PG-13 rating. There are several uses of words like "s--t," "ass," and "son of a bitch." More significantly, there are at least two uses of the F-word, including "f--ker" and "motherf--ker."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Paper Tigers
Substance use is light. There are a few scenes where adult characters drink beer socially in a bar or at home. A character is also briefly shown smoking a cigarette in one or two scenes. No drunkenness or illegal drug use is depicted.
Mature themes in The Paper Tigers
The film deals with several mature themes, most notably the death of a mentor and the ensuing grief and desire for justice. It also explores the challenges of aging, the fading of past glory, the importance of friendship and loyalty, and the difficulty of balancing family responsibilities with personal commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Paper Tigers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Paper Tigers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. In *The Paper Tigers*, three middle-aged former martial arts prodigies reunite to investigate the suspicious death of their master, rediscovering their skills and friendship along the way. The film's PG-13 rating is for…
What age rating does The Paper Tigers have?
The Paper Tigers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Paper Tigers about?
In *The Paper Tigers*, three middle-aged former martial arts prodigies reunite to investigate the suspicious death of their master, rediscovering their skills and friendship along the way. The film's PG-13 rating is for its frequent martial arts violence and some strong language. Violence consists of stylized, largely…
Is there sex or nudity in The Paper Tigers?
This category is almost entirely absent. One very brief comedic moment involves a character glancing at another man's crotch area at a urinal, but it is played for awkward humor and is not sexual in nature.
How violent is The Paper Tigers?
The film contains multiple sequences of moderate martial arts violence, which is central to the plot. The combat is hand-to-hand, featuring punches, kicks, and grappling. While the choreography is realistic and impactful, the fights are largely bloodless and…
Is the language in The Paper Tigers appropriate for kids?
Language is the primary reason for the PG-13 rating. There are several uses of words like "s--t," "ass," and "son of a bitch." More significantly, there are at least two uses of the F-word, including "f--ker" and "motherf--ker."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Paper Tigers?
Substance use is light. There are a few scenes where adult characters drink beer socially in a bar or at home. A character is also briefly shown smoking a cigarette in one or two scenes. No drunkenness or illegal drug use is depicted.
What mature themes appear in The Paper Tigers?
The film deals with several mature themes, most notably the death of a mentor and the ensuing grief and desire for justice. It also explores the challenges of aging, the fading of past glory, the importance of friendship and loyalty, and the difficulty of…
How long is The Paper Tigers?
The Paper Tigers runs 108 minutes, directed by Quoc Bao Tran, released in 2020.
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