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Is Game of Thrones safe for your child?
Age guide
18+
We advise Game of Thrones from age 18 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age range are far too young for Game of Thrones due to its explicit violence, nudity, and complex, adult themes.
- 9-12
- This age group lacks the emotional maturity to process the graphic violence, sexual content, and morally ambiguous situations that are prevalent throughout Game of Thrones.
- 13-15
- While some older teens might be drawn to the fantasy elements, the consistent and often brutal violence, pervasive sexual content, and mature thematic material make Game of Thrones unsuitable for most at this age.
- 16+
- Older teens are generally more prepared to understand the complex political intrigue and character development, but parents should still discuss the explicit sexual content, pervasive violence, and dark themes present in Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama television series based on George R.R. Martin's book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. Set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, the show features a complex narrative filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and a multitude of characters vying for the Iron Throne. The series is known for its elaborate storytelling, character development, and unpredictable plot twists, which often involve themes of betrayal, loyalty, and morality in a harsh world.
- Age guide
- 18+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 9/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 5/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Game of Thrones is an adult fantasy drama series known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and extensive use of violence, nudity, and sexual content. It is consistently rated TV-MA for mature audiences due to its graphic nature. Parents should ensure strict parental controls are in place on streaming services like HBO Max to prevent access for children and younger teens, as its themes and imagery are not suitable for minors.
What to do about Game of Thrones
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- The age-by-age verdict
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Word-for-word openers for talking about Game of Thrones without a row. - Red flags to watch for
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Game of Thrones age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Game of Thrones?
Parentwise puts Game of Thrones at 18+. We advise Game of Thrones from age 18 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 5/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Game of Thrones?
Not by default: we advise Game of Thrones from 18+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This age group lacks the emotional maturity to process the graphic violence, sexual content, and morally ambiguous situations that are prevalent throughout Game of Thrones.
Can a 12 year old watch Game of Thrones?
Not by default: we advise Game of Thrones from 18+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This age group lacks the emotional maturity to process the graphic violence, sexual content, and morally ambiguous situations that are prevalent throughout Game of Thrones.
Can a 13 year old watch Game of Thrones?
Not by default: we advise Game of Thrones from 18+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While some older teens might be drawn to the fantasy elements, the consistent and often brutal violence, pervasive sexual content, and mature thematic material make Game of Thrones unsuitable for most at this age.
Is Game of Thrones appropriate for kids?
Game of Thrones is an adult fantasy drama series known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and extensive use of violence, nudity, and sexual content. Parentwise rates Game of Thrones overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 5/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Game of Thrones family friendly?
Game of Thrones is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It is consistently rated TV-MA for mature audiences due to its graphic nature.
Game of Thrones parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Game of Thrones is an adult fantasy drama series known for its intricate plot, complex characters, and extensive use of violence, nudity, and sexual content. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (5/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Game of Thrones safe for kids?
We advise Game of Thrones from age 18 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). It is consistently rated TV-MA for mature audiences due to its graphic nature.
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