Is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon appropriate for children?

# Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon This beautifully choreographed martial arts film contains strong stylized violence including sword fights and acrobatic combat sequences. There's moderate romantic and sensual content involving the teenage female lead. The complex plot and philosophical themes work best for mature viewers; not recommended for children under 13-14.

What age is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon suitable for?

Our verdict for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2000

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance

Synopsis

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Li Mu Bai

Michelle Yeoh

Yu Shu Lien

Zhang Ziyi

Jen

Chang Chen

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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