Is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist appropriate for children?

# Kung Pow: Enter the Fist This absurdist comedy splices modern characters into a 1970s kung-fu film for constant martial arts action and slapstick humor. While rated PG-13 with mild language and sexual content, the strong violence level and deliberately bizarre, irreverent tone may confuse or overwhelm younger children who prefer straightforward storytelling.

What age is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist suitable for?

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

Is Kung Pow: Enter the Fist safe for children?

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

Comedy, Action

Synopsis

A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main character, The Chosen One, Oedekerk sets off to avenge the deaths of his parents at the hands of kung-fu legend Master Pain. Along the way he encounters some strange characters.

Cast

Steve Oedekerk

The Chosen One

Lung Fei

Master Pain (Betty) (archive footage)

Leo Lee

Young Master Pain

Hsieh Ling-ling

Ling (archive footage)

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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