Is 300: Rise of an Empire appropriate for children?

# 300: Rise of an Empire This R-rated action film features intense battle violence with graphic gore, strong language throughout, and some sexual content. The dark, violent tone and brutal war scenes make it unsuitable for children under 15-16. It's best suited for mature teens and adults who enjoy stylized action movies.

What age is 300: Rise of an Empire suitable for?

Our verdict for 300: Rise of an Empire is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 300: Rise of an Empire safe for children?

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

2014

Rating

Genre

Action, Drama, War

Synopsis

Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Cast

Sullivan Stapleton

Themistocles

Eva Green

Artemisia

Lena Headey

Queen Gorgo

Callan Mulvey

Scylias

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

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