Is Kung Fu Hustle appropriate for children?

Kung Fu Hustle is an R-rated action comedy with strong violence throughout, including frequent fighting and bloodshed that may disturb younger viewers. It also contains strong language and some sexual content. While the humor and fantasy elements appeal to teens, the intense action sequences and mature content make it unsuitable for children under 15.

What age is Kung Fu Hustle suitable for?

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

Is Kung Fu Hustle safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2004

Rating

Genre

Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Synopsis

It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.

Cast

Stephen Chow

Sing

Yuen Qiu

Landlady

Yuen Wah

Landlord

Lam Tze-Chung

Sing's Sidekick

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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