Is xXx appropriate for children?

# xXx Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this action thriller contains strong violence including explosions, intense fight scenes, and gunplay that may be too intense for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the overall tone glorifies reckless behavior and rule-breaking, making it best suited for older teens who can handle sustained action sequences.

What age is xXx suitable for?

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

Is xXx 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

2002

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Synopsis

Xander Cage is your standard adrenaline junkie with no fear and a lousy attitude. When the US Government "recruits" him to go on a mission, he's not exactly thrilled. His mission: to gather information on an organization that may just be planning the destruction of the world, led by the nihilistic Yorgi.

Cast

Vin Diesel

Xander Cage

Asia Argento

Yelena

Marton Csokas

Yorgi

Samuel L. Jackson

Agent Augustus Gibbons

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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