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Reign of Fire (2002)

Film · 1h 41m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Fire-breathing dragons reclaim the scorched earth as gritty survivors fight for humanity's future in a brisk adventure.

Epic and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video.

Reign of Fire parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
Several
More than a couple of 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 Reign of Fire scary?
Only a little. Reign of Fire has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Reign of Fire?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Reign of Fire rated, and is it OK for kids?
Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with strong violence and several jump scares.

What is Reign of Fire about?

In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit—leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons—has much at stake: his mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.

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

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byRob Bowman
StarringChristian Bale, Matthew McConaughey, Izabella Scorupco, Gerard Butler, Alexander Siddig, Scott Moutter

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