Is The Great Wall scary?

Only a little. The Great Wall has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Great Wall?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Great Wall rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

The Great Wall (2016)

Film · 1h 43m · Rated PG-13

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Mercenaries join a desperate, brisk defense against monstrous hordes on an epic, ancient wall.

A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix and YouTube (free).

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The Great Wall parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with 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: 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 The Great Wall scary?: Only a little. The Great Wall has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Great Wall?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is The Great Wall rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated PG-13. Expect strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.