The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian parents guide

Strong violence, which is more than most PG titles carry. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 13, higher than the PG suggests, because of the violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

No gore

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 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian scary?

Only a little. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian?

No gore and strong violence.

What is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG, with more than the label suggests: strong violence.

What is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian about?

One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.

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