Is Priest appropriate for children?

# Priest (PG-13) Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this vampire action film contains strong violence and horror elements that may frighten younger children. The intense battle scenes and scary imagery push the boundaries of the rating. Consider your child's maturity level and tolerance for dark content before viewing.

What age is Priest suitable for?

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

Is Priest 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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis

In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess.

Cast

Paul Bettany

Priest

Karl Urban

Black Hat

Lily Collins

Lucy Pace

Maggie Q

Priestess

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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