The biggest concerns are that there is a lot of violence. Limbs cut off, heads shot off, a frightening scene of a severely wounded boar turning into a demon which makes it covered in writhing worms and coughing up gallons of blood. There's a lot more where that came from! The violence. however, is not over the top. My 8 year old brother could actually watch it comfortably, and likes it a lot. Parents, you should probably watch it first before showing it to children 10 and under.

This was very entertaining, but I don't think it is suitable for 9-year-olds.

awesome! I don't get the wimpy kids saying that they had nightmares and its too violent. sure its a little violent but come on things happen in real life that are way worse! best movie ever

I absolutely LOVED this movie!! Although they did mention Brothel Girls, had a few curse words, and gets pretty violent in some scenes, the movie was excellent. I put it for ages 9+ because that's how old I was when I watched it the first time. I guess it just depends on how much your kid can understand and how mature they are. They movie has a very good message. We should save the Earth and help it, rather than going against it, and the same goes for people. If you're really strict about religion, well, it says that there are animal gods and demons. Of course it IS supposed to be fantasy and takes place back in time in Japan... I didn't have a problem with it. It didn't push it or anything either. They just used the gods as characters, kind of like Mythology.

It's a super fantastic movie, but- WAY TOO VIOLENT! Okay, a little violence here and there is cool, but, this had way too much. The story is great and the whole essence is too, but I really hate scary dying wart hogs, or cows being flung off a cliff. I had nightmares for weeks... I still can't watch it now.. Although I'd like to. Me, I'm soft. I don't know about you.

This is the one of my top 3 fave anime movies! I love it! It includes a bit of bad things and may be a little violent but it didn't bother me. I didn't have to look away once! :) Great Movie!

I give this a higher age because most younger kids would either watch it &not understand it at all, or be frightened by some things (like the fighting, &the dying boar-god in the opening scene). Miyazaki's movies have rather deep "hidden" meanings, that even some adults don't catch (or is that just an American thing?). I won't delve into too much detail, as this is just a simple review. The film was really well done &rather enjoyable (even the English dub was good!) The violence, "scarry" images, &occasional cussing could be a turn-off for parents of younger children. However, it should be fine for older children/teens (hopefully they're mature enough by 14...) It's up to the parent (or your own) discretion. I loved it, &definatly reccomend it! ♥

Princess Mononoke is one of my FAVORITE movies. but from the beginning there is blood and gore and death. so not really for younger kids at night.