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Is iTunes Movies safe for your child?

Age guide

All Ages

Our age guide for iTunes Movies is All Ages. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

5-8
Children in this age range can enjoy a variety of G-rated animated films and family-friendly movies available for purchase or rental on iTunes Movies.
9-12
Pre-teens may explore PG and PG-13 rated films, which can introduce more complex themes or mild action sequences.
13-15
Teenagers might access a broader selection of PG-13 and R-rated movies, potentially encountering more mature language, violence, or thematic content.
16+
Older teens have access to the full catalog of films, including those rated R or NC-17, which may contain explicit content or adult themes.

iTunes Movies is a digital platform that allows users to purchase, rent, and stream a wide variety of films across different genres. It offers a vast library of titles, including new releases, classic films, and independent cinema, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. The platform is accessible via Apple devices, providing a user-friendly interface for browsing and watching movies.

Age guide
All Ages
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
3/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
6/10
Language
3/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

iTunes Movies offers a vast library of films for purchase or rental across various genres and ratings. Parents can use Screen Time and Family Sharing settings to restrict content based on age ratings and manage purchases. Open communication about movie choices and content is essential for guiding children's viewing experiences.

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iTunes Movies age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is iTunes Movies?

Parentwise puts iTunes Movies at All Ages. Our age guide for iTunes Movies is All Ages. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.

Can a 10 year old use iTunes Movies?

Our guide for iTunes Movies is All Ages, so weigh it against your own child. Pre-teens may explore PG and PG-13 rated films, which can introduce more complex themes or mild action sequences.

Can a 12 year old use iTunes Movies?

Our guide for iTunes Movies is All Ages, so weigh it against your own child. Pre-teens may explore PG and PG-13 rated films, which can introduce more complex themes or mild action sequences.

Can a 13 year old use iTunes Movies?

Our guide for iTunes Movies is All Ages, so weigh it against your own child. Teenagers might access a broader selection of PG-13 and R-rated movies, potentially encountering more mature language, violence, or thematic content.

Is iTunes Movies appropriate for kids?

iTunes Movies offers a vast library of films for purchase or rental across various genres and ratings. Parentwise rates iTunes Movies overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.

Is iTunes Movies family friendly?

iTunes Movies is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Parents can use Screen Time and Family Sharing settings to restrict content based on age ratings and manage purchases.

iTunes Movies parents guide: what should a parent know first?

iTunes Movies offers a vast library of films for purchase or rental across various genres and ratings. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).

Is iTunes Movies safe for kids?

Our age guide for iTunes Movies is All Ages. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Parents can use Screen Time and Family Sharing settings to restrict content based on age ratings and manage purchases.

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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.