Mulan poster

Mulan (1998)

Film · 1h 28m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Family, Musical

A young woman takes her father's place in battle, finding her true self in an uplifting, epic adventure.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Mulan parents guide

Nothing past what a G promises: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is Mulan scary?
Only a little. Mulan has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Mulan?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Mulan rated, and is it OK for kids?
Yes. Rated G, and the tags agree: no swearing and a few tense moments.

What is Mulan about?

When Imperial China calls one man from every family to defend the empire from invading Huns, a young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her ailing father’s place. Facing ruthless invaders, brutal training, and the risk of execution if discovered, she must decide who she truly is— and what she’s willing to fight for.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byTony Bancroft, Barry Cook
StarringMing-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein, Freda Foh Shen

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