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Is Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age group are likely to find the animatronic characters and jump scares in Five Nights at Freddy's genuinely terrifying, potentially leading to nightmares or anxiety due to their limited understanding of fictional horror.
- 9-12
- While some 9-12 year olds might enjoy the thrill of Five Nights at Freddy's, the suspenseful atmosphere and jump scares can still be very frightening, and the underlying themes of child abduction and murder may be unsettling for them.
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this bracket are generally more equipped to handle the horror elements and jump scares of Five Nights at Freddy's, but the film's darker themes and implied violence may still require discussion about coping with scary content.
- 16+
- Older teens are typically able to appreciate Five Nights at Freddy's for its horror elements and connection to the game lore, understanding the fictional nature of the scares and the mature themes presented.
Based on the popular horror video game series, this film follows a troubled security guard who takes a job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where he discovers the animatronic mascots come to life and are murderous. It combines elements of jump scares, suspense, and a dark backstory.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 4/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie is a horror film based on the popular video game series, featuring animatronic characters that come to life at night. It is rated PG-13 for strong violence, scary images, and thematic elements, including implied child abduction and murder. Parents should be aware of the film's jump scares and unsettling atmosphere, which can be frightening for younger or sensitive viewers.
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Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie)?
Parentwise puts Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) at 13+. We advise Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie)?
Not by default: we advise Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While some 9-12 year olds might enjoy the thrill of Five Nights at Freddy's, the suspenseful atmosphere and jump scares can still be very frightening, and the underlying themes of child abduction and murder may be unsettling for them.
Can a 12 year old watch Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie)?
Not by default: we advise Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While some 9-12 year olds might enjoy the thrill of Five Nights at Freddy's, the suspenseful atmosphere and jump scares can still be very frightening, and the underlying themes of child abduction and murder may be unsettling for them.
Can a 13 year old watch Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie)?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) (13+). Teenagers in this bracket are generally more equipped to handle the horror elements and jump scares of Five Nights at Freddy's, but the film's darker themes and implied violence may still require discussion about coping with scary content.
Is Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) appropriate for kids?
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie is a horror film based on the popular video game series, featuring animatronic characters that come to life at night. Parentwise rates Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) family friendly?
Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It is rated PG-13 for strong violence, scary images, and thematic elements, including implied child abduction and murder.
Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie is a horror film based on the popular video game series, featuring animatronic characters that come to life at night. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) safe for kids?
We advise Five Nights at Freddy's (Movie) from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). It is rated PG-13 for strong violence, scary images, and thematic elements, including implied child abduction and murder.
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