Is Subdue the Devil appropriate for children?

# Subdue the Devil - Parental Guide Based on a classic folk tale, this fantasy film follows a rebellious young man with supernatural powers. It contains only mild violence and no profanity, sexual content, or scary scenes, making it generally appropriate for most children. The story's themes about defiance and personal growth may appeal to older children and teens.

What age is Subdue the Devil suitable for?

Our verdict for Subdue the Devil is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Subdue the Devil safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2022

Rating

Genre

Fantasy

Synopsis

A folk story about Zhou Chu appeared in the 430 book A New Account of the Tales of the World and proved to be very popular. Zhou Chu, a young man with supernatural power, is stubborn and rebellious, always doing bad things with good intentions, and is regarded as an outsider by the people of Wu County. One night, in order to save the children outside the city, Zhou Chu killed the white-fronted tiger demon, but unexpectedly, the tiger king (played by Chen Guokun) comes to people of Wu.

Cast

He Yu

周处

ben tang

高兰

Yang Yi

程虎

dake wu

白衣少年

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Parents also checked

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Generally safe

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Not recommended

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Not recommended

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Generally safe

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