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Is Google Play Movies safe for your child?
Age guide
PG-13
We advise Google Play Movies from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age group can access G-rated movies and appropriate TV shows, with parental controls ensuring content suitability.
- 9-12
- At this age, children can watch PG-rated movies and TV shows, and parents should discuss the themes and messages present in the content.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can access PG-13 rated content, and parents should engage in conversations about more complex storylines and mature topics that may appear.
- 16+
- Older teens may view R-rated content, and it is important to discuss the reasons for such ratings and the impact of mature themes and violence.
Google Play Movies is a digital platform that allows users to rent or purchase movies and TV shows. It offers a vast library of content ranging from classic films to the latest blockbusters, catering to various tastes and preferences. The service can be accessed on multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, making it convenient for family viewing. Users can also create watchlists and receive personalized recommendations based on their viewing history.
- Age guide
- PG-13
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Google Play Movies is a digital storefront where users can purchase or rent movies and TV shows for streaming. It offers a wide variety of content across different genres and maturity ratings. Parental controls are available through the Google Play Store to restrict access to content based on these ratings and to manage purchase authentication.
What to do about Google Play Movies
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Google Play Movies is PG-13, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Google Play Movies setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Google Play Movies without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Google Play Movies that mean it is time to step in.
Google Play Movies age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Google Play Movies?
Parentwise puts Google Play Movies at PG-13. We advise Google Play Movies from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old use Google Play Movies?
Not by default: we advise Google Play Movies from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. At this age, children can watch PG-rated movies and TV shows, and parents should discuss the themes and messages present in the content.
Can a 12 year old use Google Play Movies?
Not by default: we advise Google Play Movies from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. At this age, children can watch PG-rated movies and TV shows, and parents should discuss the themes and messages present in the content.
Can a 13 year old use Google Play Movies?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Google Play Movies (13+). Teenagers can access PG-13 rated content, and parents should engage in conversations about more complex storylines and mature topics that may appear.
Is Google Play Movies appropriate for kids?
Google Play Movies is a digital storefront where users can purchase or rent movies and TV shows for streaming. Parentwise rates Google Play Movies overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Google Play Movies family friendly?
Google Play Movies is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It offers a wide variety of content across different genres and maturity ratings.
Google Play Movies parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Google Play Movies is a digital storefront where users can purchase or rent movies and TV shows for streaming. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Google Play Movies safe for kids?
We advise Google Play Movies from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It offers a wide variety of content across different genres and maturity ratings.
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Release and popularity data comes in part from RAWG, TVMaze (CC BY-SA) and Wikidata (CC0). Safety guidance is written by Parentwise.