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Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

9-12
Children in this age group will likely enjoy the magical spectacle of the stage play and the continuation of the Harry Potter story, but some themes like time travel paradoxes and character struggles might require discussion.
13-15
Teenagers will appreciate the complex character development, particularly for Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, and the exploration of parental expectations and friendship dynamics within the wizarding world.
16+
Older teens and adults can delve into the deeper narrative layers concerning the weight of legacy, the consequences of altering history, and the enduring power of family and forgiveness.

This is a two-part stage play, not a film, which continues the story of Harry Potter and his friends 19 years after the events of the final book. It follows Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter, and Draco Malfoy's son, Scorpius Malfoy, as they navigate their own challenges at Hogwarts and meddle with time travel, leading to unexpected consequences.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
4/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
2/10
Influence
8/10

What parents should know

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the story of Harry and his friends, focusing on the next generation and the complexities of family relationships. It features themes of time travel, destiny, and the challenges of living up to a famous legacy, which can be intense for some younger audiences.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Parentwise puts Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at 10+. We advise Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (10+). Children in this age group will likely enjoy the magical spectacle of the stage play and the continuation of the Harry Potter story, but some themes like time travel paradoxes and character struggles might require discussion.

Can a 12 year old watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (10+). Children in this age group will likely enjoy the magical spectacle of the stage play and the continuation of the Harry Potter story, but some themes like time travel paradoxes and character struggles might require discussion.

Can a 13 year old watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (10+). Teenagers will appreciate the complex character development, particularly for Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, and the exploration of parental expectations and friendship dynamics within the wizarding world.

Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child appropriate for kids?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the story of Harry and his friends, focusing on the next generation and the complexities of family relationships. Parentwise rates Harry Potter and the Cursed Child overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child family friendly?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features themes of time travel, destiny, and the challenges of living up to a famous legacy, which can be intense for some younger audiences.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the story of Harry and his friends, focusing on the next generation and the complexities of family relationships. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child safe for kids?

We advise Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features themes of time travel, destiny, and the challenges of living up to a famous legacy, which can be intense for some younger audiences.

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