What is 10,000 BC about?
A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A young hunter braves uncharted lands on an epic, pulpy quest to save his tribe.
A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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10,000 BC parents guide
No sex or nudity and mild language, about what a PG-13 should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
- Scare
- Mildly scary
- A few tense or eerie moments.
- Jump scares
- A couple
- One or two sudden jolts.
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Mild
- Mild words like damn, hell or crap.
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Three questions
- Is 10,000 BC scary?
- Only a little. 10,000 BC has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
- How gory is 10,000 BC?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is 10,000 BC rated, and is it OK for kids?
- For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence.
Cast and crew
Directed byRoland Emmerich
StarringSteven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Nathanael Baring, Mo Zinal, Affif Ben Badra
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