
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.

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.
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
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Sex & Nudity
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
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
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
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
The movie contains several supernatural creatures, ghostly manifestations, and creepy sorcery themes that may be startling or scary for younger audience members.
Key Insights
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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
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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
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
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Positive Messages
The narrative emphasizes the necessity of loyalty, standing up for one's friends, and the bravery required to confront overwhelming odds.
Positive Role Models
Characters display tenacity and selflessness, though the protagonist acts as a flawed, bumbling hero rather than a traditional archetype.
Diverse Representations
The cast features a variety of Chinese and Chinese-American characters, though roles are largely built upon established action-film genre stereotypes.
Educational Value
Provides exposure to elements of Chinese folklore and mythical archetypes within a fictionalized Western context.
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