Warrior (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 2h 20m
Warrior follows the emotional and physical collision of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan, who enter a high-stakes mixed martial arts tournament for very different reasons. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for intense, sustained combat sequences and mature thematic content revolving around family trauma, addiction, and poverty. While the violence is grounded in competitive sport rather than graphic carnage, the… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Warrior appropriate for kids?
Warrior follows the emotional and physical collision of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan, who enter a high-stakes mixed martial arts tournament for very different reasons. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for intense, sustained combat sequences and mature… Read more — free account
Content severity in Warrior
What happens in Warrior, moment by moment
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:42 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:55 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Warrior
None. While there are brief glimpses of ring girls in standard sports attire and one scene showing a woman in her underwear, the content is non-sexual and incidental.
Violence and gore in Warrior
The violence consists of intense mixed martial arts tournament fighting. While there is no gore or gratuitous blood, characters sustain visible bruises, cuts, and severe physical injuries—including a dislocated shoulder—during the fights.
Language in Warrior
Moderate. The film features frequent use of strong language, including several instances of 'shit,' 'bullshit,' and 'ass,' as well as one clearly audible f-bomb. Other milder profanities like 'hell' and 'bastard' appear throughout the arguments.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Warrior
A character is a recovering alcoholic, and there are several scenes depicting the temptation of liquor and the reality of relapse. Another character is briefly shown dealing with prescription pills in a minor, non-glamorized moment.
Mature themes in Warrior
Heavy focus on family abandonment, domestic poverty, the psychological impact of war, and the cycle of addiction. The narrative centers on the deep-seated resentment between siblings and their father, creating a consistently somber tone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warrior appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Warrior is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Warrior follows the emotional and physical collision of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan, who enter a high-stakes mixed martial arts tournament for very different reasons. The film earned its PG-13 rating…
What age rating does Warrior have?
Warrior is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Warrior about?
Warrior follows the emotional and physical collision of two estranged brothers, Tommy and Brendan, who enter a high-stakes mixed martial arts tournament for very different reasons. The film earned its PG-13 rating primarily for intense, sustained combat sequences and mature thematic content revolving around family…
Is there sex or nudity in Warrior?
None. While there are brief glimpses of ring girls in standard sports attire and one scene showing a woman in her underwear, the content is non-sexual and incidental.
How violent is Warrior?
The violence consists of intense mixed martial arts tournament fighting. While there is no gore or gratuitous blood, characters sustain visible bruises, cuts, and severe physical injuries—including a dislocated shoulder—during the fights.
Is the language in Warrior appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The film features frequent use of strong language, including several instances of 'shit,' 'bullshit,' and 'ass,' as well as one clearly audible f-bomb. Other milder profanities like 'hell' and 'bastard' appear throughout the arguments.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Warrior?
A character is a recovering alcoholic, and there are several scenes depicting the temptation of liquor and the reality of relapse. Another character is briefly shown dealing with prescription pills in a minor, non-glamorized moment.
What mature themes appear in Warrior?
Heavy focus on family abandonment, domestic poverty, the psychological impact of war, and the cycle of addiction. The narrative centers on the deep-seated resentment between siblings and their father, creating a consistently somber tone.
How long is Warrior?
Warrior runs 140 minutes, directed by Gavin O'Connor, released in 2011.
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