Is Mortal Kombat appropriate for children?

# Mortal Kombat - Parental Guide This R-rated action film features intense fight scenes with strong violence, graphic injuries, and bloody combat that exceeds typical action movies. It also contains frequent strong language and some sexual content. The overall tone is dark and intense, making it unsuitable for children under 16-17.

What age is Mortal Kombat suitable for?

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

Is Mortal Kombat 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

2021

Rating

Genre

Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Synopsis

Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.

Cast

Lewis Tan

Cole Young

Jessica McNamee

Sonya Blade

Mehcad Brooks

Jax

Josh Lawson

Kano

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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