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Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Film · 1h 30m · Rated PG

Action, Animation, Comedy, Family

An unlikely panda hero embraces destiny and kung fu, bringing broad, wholesome humor to an action-packed quest.

Feel-good and uplifting, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video.

Kung Fu Panda parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: no swearing and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is Kung Fu Panda about?

Chosen by prophecy but doubted by all, Po is an unlikely choice for the mystical title of the Dragon Warrior—a clumsy panda thrust into the world of kung fu as a deadly enemy threatens the Valley of Peace. Under reluctant guidance by Master Shifu and the Furious Five, Po must embrace who he is to unlock the power that no scroll can teach.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byMark Osborne, John Stevenson
StarringJack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu

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