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Is Hawkeye safe for your child?

Age guide

12+

We advise Hawkeye from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
The Hawkeye series contains action violence and some intense scenes that are not appropriate for this age group, even with superhero themes.
9-12
Children in this age range may enjoy the superhero action of Hawkeye, but parents should be aware of the series' themes of loss, crime, and occasional mild language.
13-15
Teenagers are generally well-suited for Hawkeye, as the series explores more complex character motivations and real-world consequences of superhero actions, including some darker themes.
16+
Older teens will find Hawkeye's blend of action, character development, and mature themes, such as trauma and vigilante justice, to be suitable viewing.

Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, teams up with young archer Kate Bishop to confront enemies from his past before Christmas. The series blends action, humor, and holiday themes while exploring Clint's legacy and trauma.

Age guide
12+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
5/10
Toxic behaviour
3/10
Stranger contact
2/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
3/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

Hawkeye is a Disney+ series featuring the Marvel character Clint Barton, focusing on his post-Avengers life and mentorship of Kate Bishop. The show contains action violence, themes of loss, and encounters with criminal organizations, making it best suited for older children and teenagers. Parents should utilize Disney+'s profile settings to manage access and be prepared to discuss the series' more mature themes.

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Hawkeye age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Hawkeye?

Parentwise puts Hawkeye at 12+. We advise Hawkeye from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Hawkeye?

Not by default: we advise Hawkeye from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range may enjoy the superhero action of Hawkeye, but parents should be aware of the series' themes of loss, crime, and occasional mild language.

Can a 12 year old watch Hawkeye?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Hawkeye (12+). Children in this age range may enjoy the superhero action of Hawkeye, but parents should be aware of the series' themes of loss, crime, and occasional mild language.

Can a 13 year old watch Hawkeye?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Hawkeye (12+). Teenagers are generally well-suited for Hawkeye, as the series explores more complex character motivations and real-world consequences of superhero actions, including some darker themes.

Is Hawkeye appropriate for kids?

Hawkeye is a Disney+ series featuring the Marvel character Clint Barton, focusing on his post-Avengers life and mentorship of Kate Bishop. Parentwise rates Hawkeye overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Hawkeye family friendly?

Hawkeye sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The show contains action violence, themes of loss, and encounters with criminal organizations, making it best suited for older children and teenagers.

Hawkeye parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Hawkeye is a Disney+ series featuring the Marvel character Clint Barton, focusing on his post-Avengers life and mentorship of Kate Bishop. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Hawkeye safe for kids?

We advise Hawkeye from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). The show contains action violence, themes of loss, and encounters with criminal organizations, making it best suited for older children and teenagers.

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