Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China

Movie • 1986

Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.

Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.

Action
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
100 minutes
Released

Bara says...

Ages 13+, but every child is different

The film contains high-stakes supernatural combat, stylized physical violence, and pervasive tense scenarios. Its fast-paced, sometimes dark aesthetic and complex fantasy mythology require a level of maturity typically found in older adolescents.

Content Safety Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of potentially concerning content

Sex & Nudity

1/5

There is some mild flirting and a brief scene involving a woman in a negligee, but no explicit sexual content or nudity is shown. The romantic elements remain strictly PG-rated.

Violence & Gore

3/5

The film features constant martial arts combat, gunfights, and supernatural battles with some moderate injuries, blood-spitting, and creatures being dispatched, though it is stylized rather than realistic or gory.

Profanity

2/5

The dialogue includes occasional usage of mild profanity, such as 'd*mn' (multiple times) and 'h*ll' (frequent), usually uttered by Jack Burton during intense action moments.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

2/5

The main character is frequently shown drinking beer, and there are scenes in bars and social settings where alcohol consumption is depicted as a standard part of the environment.

Frightening Scenes

3/5

The movie contains several supernatural creatures, ghostly manifestations, and creepy sorcery themes that may be startling or scary for younger audience members.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This is a wild, action-packed fantasy adventure where a truck driver gets pulled into a magical underworld to help his friend save someone close to him.

Content Warnings

Fantasy violence
Supernatural imagery

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The film balances frequent martial arts-style action with supernatural threats; parental guidance is recommended for its intense sequences and occasionally frightening imagery.

What Kids Can Learn

Viewers can observe the value of teamwork and persistence when navigating unpredictable and challenging situations.

Key Topics Discussed

Friendship
Supernatural conflict
Risk-taking

Why Parents Might Like It

It serves as a quintessential cult-classic example of 1980s genre-blending, appealing to those who enjoy campy, high-energy spectacle.

Positives & Learning

What makes this content valuable for children

Positive Messages

3/5

The narrative emphasizes the necessity of loyalty, standing up for one's friends, and the bravery required to confront overwhelming odds.

Positive Role Models

3/5

Characters display tenacity and selflessness, though the protagonist acts as a flawed, bumbling hero rather than a traditional archetype.

Diverse Representations

2/5

The cast features a variety of Chinese and Chinese-American characters, though roles are largely built upon established action-film genre stereotypes.

Educational Value

1/5

Provides exposure to elements of Chinese folklore and mythical archetypes within a fictionalized Western context.

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