A swashbuckling hero and his wife battle to protect California's future in this brisk, pulpy adventure.
Epic. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 27, 2026.
For a PG, this one goes further: strong violence and light gore. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 13, higher than the PG suggests, because of the violence.
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Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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