Warcraft (2016)

Warcraft parents guide

No surprises for a PG-13: 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 Warcraft scary?

Only a little. Warcraft has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Warcraft?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Warcraft rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Warcraft about?

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.

Cast and crew

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