Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Young Dee Renjie arrives in the empire's capital to join the Supreme Court as police judge of his region. He wants to become a prosecutor. Empress Wu, who is at the beginning of her reign, has commissioned the fierce detective Yuchi to investigate a sea monster that stalks the city at night and makes it unsafe.
Rated NR • 2013 • 2h 14m
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is an unrated martial arts fantasy adventure likely suitable for teens and older viewers. Its content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, driven by frequent and stylized wuxia-style violence, including sword fights and battles with monstrous creatures. Parents should be aware of several scary scenes involving a giant sea monster and a man's grotesque transformation due to parasites. A romantic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon appropriate for kids?
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is an unrated martial arts fantasy adventure likely suitable for teens and older viewers. Its content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, driven by frequent and stylized wuxia-style violence, including sword fights and battles with… Read more — free account
Content severity in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
What happens in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
Content is mild and largely contextual. The central female character, Yin Ruiji, is an esteemed courtesan, a fact which drives the plot but is not visually explored. Her relationship with her lover, Yuan Zhen, is portrayed romantically, with scenes of embracing and a few kisses.
Violence and gore in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
Contains frequent, stylized martial arts action typical of the wuxia genre. Scenes include large-scale battles, one-on-one duels with swords and hand-to-hand combat, and characters fighting monstrous creatures. While often fantastical and not graphic, there are moments of intensity, including characters being thrown, struck, and a main character being stabbed. A giant sea monster attacks and destroys ships, and a humanoid creature attacks people.
Language in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
Language is infrequent and mild. The film is subtitled, and the translated dialogue includes occasional use of exclamations like "damn" or "hell" during moments of peril or frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
The plot revolves around a potent poison derived from parasites and dung beetles. This substance is used to transform a man into a feral creature and is part of a larger assassination plot against the Emperor's court. A sedative is administered to a character at one point, and the giant sea monster is eventually killed using poisoned bait.
Mature themes in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
Major themes include political conspiracy, assassination plots, and betrayal within the court. A central theme is the tragic transformation of a character into a monster against his will, exploring ideas of humanity and monstrousness. Themes of loyalty, justice, and self-sacrifice are also present throughout Detective Dee's investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is an unrated martial arts fantasy adventure likely suitable for teens and older viewers. Its content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, driven by frequent and stylized…
What age rating does Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon have?
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon about?
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is an unrated martial arts fantasy adventure likely suitable for teens and older viewers. Its content is equivalent to a PG-13 rating, driven by frequent and stylized wuxia-style violence, including sword fights and battles with monstrous creatures. Parents should be aware…
Is there sex or nudity in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?
Content is mild and largely contextual. The central female character, Yin Ruiji, is an esteemed courtesan, a fact which drives the plot but is not visually explored. Her relationship with her lover, Yuan Zhen, is portrayed romantically, with scenes of…
How violent is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?
Contains frequent, stylized martial arts action typical of the wuxia genre. Scenes include large-scale battles, one-on-one duels with swords and hand-to-hand combat, and characters fighting monstrous creatures. While often fantastical and not graphic, there…
Is the language in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. The film is subtitled, and the translated dialogue includes occasional use of exclamations like "damn" or "hell" during moments of peril or frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?
The plot revolves around a potent poison derived from parasites and dung beetles. This substance is used to transform a man into a feral creature and is part of a larger assassination plot against the Emperor's court. A sedative is administered to a character…
What mature themes appear in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?
Major themes include political conspiracy, assassination plots, and betrayal within the court. A central theme is the tragic transformation of a character into a monster against his will, exploring ideas of humanity and monstrousness. Themes of loyalty…
How long is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon runs 134 minutes, directed by Tsui Hark, released in 2013.
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