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Warriors of Virtue (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A young boy is whisked away to the mythical land of Tao where he becomes the center of a conflict between an evil lord and a group of animal warriors.

Rated PG • 1997 • 1h 43m

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Rated PG, this live-action fantasy adventure may be more intense for younger children than its rating suggests. The film follows a boy named Ryan into the mythical land of Tao, where he joins forces with giant, kangaroo-like heroes. Parents should be aware of frequent, stylized martial arts violence, including several character deaths, one of which is a mentor figure killed by the villain Komodo. There is also a brief but notable… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Angus Macfadyen
Angus Macfadyen
MY
Mario Yedidia
Marley Shelton
Marley Shelton
Chao Li Chi
Chao Li Chi
JT
Jack Tate
Doug Jones
Doug Jones
DL
Don Lewis
JT
J. Todd Adams
AC
Adrienne Corcoran
Michael J. Anderson
Michael J. Anderson
Tom Towles
Tom Towles
Lee Arenberg
Lee Arenberg
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Is Warriors of Virtue appropriate for kids?

Rated PG, this live-action fantasy adventure may be more intense for younger children than its rating suggests. The film follows a boy named Ryan into the mythical land of Tao, where he joins forces with giant, kangaroo-like heroes. Parents should be aware of frequent, stylized… Read more — free account

Content severity in Warriors of Virtue

Sex None 0/10
Violence Strong 6/10
Language Strong 5/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Warriors of Virtue, moment by moment

  1. 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  3. 0:21 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Warriors of Virtue

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

Violence and gore in Warriors of Virtue

The film contains frequent fantasy martial arts violence. The warrior kangaroos fight Komodo's minions with kicks, punches, and special elemental powers. While mostly stylized and bloodless, a few scenes show blood on characters' faces after a fight. Several characters are killed on-screen, including the heroes' mentor, a secondary character who is struck down, and a villain killed by his own master. A boy is also shown in peril and is mortally wounded in the climax.

Language in Warriors of Virtue

Language is surprisingly strong for a PG-rated film. The 's-word' is used four times in a single scene, and the 'a-word' is used once. There are also a few exclamations of 'Oh my God'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Warriors of Virtue

None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.

Mature themes in Warriors of Virtue

Thematic content includes a boy struggling with a physical disability and feelings of being an outcast. Themes of bullying, peer pressure, and betrayal are present. The story also deals with the death of a mentor figure and the concept of sacrifice, as well as a main character being mortally wounded.

Scary moments in Warriors of Virtue

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Warriors of Virtue 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warriors of Virtue appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Warriors of Virtue is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Rated PG, this live-action fantasy adventure may be more intense for younger children than its rating suggests. The film follows a boy named Ryan into the mythical land of Tao, where he joins forces with giant…

What age rating does Warriors of Virtue have?

Warriors of Virtue is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Warriors of Virtue about?

Rated PG, this live-action fantasy adventure may be more intense for younger children than its rating suggests. The film follows a boy named Ryan into the mythical land of Tao, where he joins forces with giant, kangaroo-like heroes. Parents should be aware of frequent, stylized martial arts violence, including several…

Is there sex or nudity in Warriors of Virtue?

None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.

How violent is Warriors of Virtue?

The film contains frequent fantasy martial arts violence. The warrior kangaroos fight Komodo's minions with kicks, punches, and special elemental powers. While mostly stylized and bloodless, a few scenes show blood on characters' faces after a fight. Several…

Is the language in Warriors of Virtue appropriate for kids?

Language is surprisingly strong for a PG-rated film. The 's-word' is used four times in a single scene, and the 'a-word' is used once. There are also a few exclamations of 'Oh my God'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Warriors of Virtue?

None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.

What mature themes appear in Warriors of Virtue?

Thematic content includes a boy struggling with a physical disability and feelings of being an outcast. Themes of bullying, peer pressure, and betrayal are present. The story also deals with the death of a mentor figure and the concept of sacrifice, as well…

How long is Warriors of Virtue?

Warriors of Virtue runs 103 minutes, directed by Ronny Yu, released in 1997.

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