Is Warcraft appropriate for children?

# Warcraft Parental Guide This PG-13 fantasy film features strong action violence including battle sequences and combat that may be intense for younger children. Language is mild and sexual content minimal. While visually impressive, the complex plot and sustained action scenes make it better suited for teenagers than younger children.

What age is Warcraft suitable for?

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

Is Warcraft 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

2016

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.

Cast

Travis Fimmel

Commander Anduin Lothar

Paula Patton

Garona Halforcen

Ben Foster

Medivh (Guardian)

Dominic Cooper

King Llane Wrynn

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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