Is Ong-Bak appropriate for children?

# Ong-Bak Parental Guide This R-rated action film features intense martial arts violence, strong language, and moderate sexual content throughout. The plot involves crime and underworld dealings that may confuse younger children. It's best suited for mature teens and adults who enjoy hard-hitting action movies.

What age is Ong-Bak suitable for?

Our verdict for Ong-Bak is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ong-Bak safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2003

Rating

Genre

Action, Crime

Synopsis

When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.

Cast

Tony Jaa

Ting

Petchtai Wongkamlao

George / Humlae

Patrarin Punyanutatam

Muay Lek

Suchao Pongwilai

Komtuan

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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