Is Monster Hunter appropriate for children?

# Monster Hunter - Parental Guide **Monster Hunter** is a PG-13 action film featuring intense battle sequences with strong violence between soldiers and large creatures. While language and sexual content are minimal, the frequent combat scenes and scary monster designs may be too intense for younger children. Better suited for teens 13+ who enjoy action-adventure films.

What age is Monster Hunter suitable for?

Our verdict for Monster Hunter is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Monster Hunter safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2020

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Synopsis

A portal transports Cpt. Artemis and an elite unit of soldiers to a strange world where powerful monsters rule with deadly ferocity. Faced with relentless danger, the team encounters a mysterious hunter who may be their only hope to find a way home.

Cast

Milla Jovovich

Artemis

Tony Jaa

The Hunter

Ron Perlman

Admiral

T.I.

Lincoln

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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