This October, energetic action movie, Street Fighter, flying-kicks its way onto cinema screens. The film – based on the video game series of the same name – stars Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Curtis Jackson, Jason Momoa, and Orville Peck and follows the story of two street fighters recruited into a tournament.
Teasing the new movie, Paramount Pictures, said: “Set in 1993, estranged street fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!”
A number of Street Fighter movies have been produced in the past, but this latest offering seems like it is adhering closest to the games. As such, it’s likely to attract the attention of gamers, especially young button bashers who are fans of Ryu, Ken, and the rest of the Street Fighter posse.
But when Street Fighter finally hits movie theatres, will it be suitable for everyone? And will it be suitable for children?
Let’s take a look at the age rating.
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Street Fighter UK rating
In the UK, Street Fighter has been certified ‘12A’ by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The film has received this rating for “violence, injury detail, threat, sex references, (and) infrequent strong language.”
In the UK, movies awarded a ‘12A’ certificate are generally deemed most suitable for audiences aged 12 or over. This is because they can contain material which may not be appropriate for audiences of a very young age.
However, the BBFC recognises that some younger audiences, i.e those below the age of 12, will be fine with the material in the movie. As such, if they wish to watch a ’12A’ certificate in a UK cinema, they can do so as long as they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
So, if you have kids and they want to watch Street Fighter in a UK cinema the following rule applies: Aged 12 or over, they will be admitted into a screening. Aged below 12 and they will require an adult in attendance.
As a side note, if you’re uncertain what kind of material you might find in a ’12A’ certificate film, it might be useful to know that most superhero movies are rated ’12A’ these days. So, if your child regularly watches the Avengers movies or the Spider-Man films, then they should probably be OK with Street Fighter.
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Street Fighter US rating
In the US, Street Fighter has been rated ‘PG-13’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA). The film has received this rating due to violence/action, bloody images, strong language, sexual references, partial nudity and brief smoking.
In the US, if a movie receives a ‘PG-13’ certificate it means some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13. As such, parents are urged to be cautious if allowing a pre-teen to watch.
That said, the MPA’s rating is there for guidance only, and there are no age restrictions. So, if your child is under the age of 13 and wants to watch a ‘PG-13’ rated movie in a US cinema they can do so without it being a problem.
The organisation essentially puts the responsibility on the shoulders of parents. The MPA wants parents to take on board the guidance and apply it accordingly to their own kids.
And if you’re still not sure if Street Fighter is likely to be appropriate for your child. You may wish to compare it to most of the Marvel movies, which tend to be rated ‘PG-13’ in the US.
Does your child watch these movies without any issue? Then they should be OK with Street Fighter.
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