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Is Rick and Morty safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Rick and Morty from age 17 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- Rick and Morty contains mature themes, strong language, and graphic violence, making it entirely inappropriate for this age group.
- 9-12
- The complex, dark humor, existential themes, and frequent crude language in Rick and Morty are unsuitable for children in this age range.
- 13-15
- While some older teens might be drawn to its animated style, Rick and Morty frequently features explicit sexual references, drug use, and nihilistic viewpoints that require significant maturity to process.
- 16+
- Older teenagers might appreciate the show's satirical elements and sci-fi concepts, but parents should be aware of its consistent portrayal of dark humor, graphic violence, and philosophical cynicism.
This animated sci-fi sitcom follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but easily influenced grandson Morty Smith. It's known for its dark humor, complex storylines, and often nihilistic themes.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 8/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 5/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 9/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Rick and Morty is an animated science fiction sitcom rated TV-MA for mature audiences due to its consistent use of strong language, crude humor, graphic violence, and adult themes. The show often explores complex philosophical concepts through a nihilistic lens, which can be challenging for younger viewers. Parents should be aware of its content and ensure appropriate streaming service restrictions are in place.
What to do about Rick and Morty
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Rick and Morty is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Rick and Morty setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Rick and Morty without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Rick and Morty that mean it is time to step in.
Rick and Morty age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Rick and Morty?
Parentwise puts Rick and Morty at 17+. We advise Rick and Morty from age 17 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 8/10, language 9/10, stranger contact 5/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Rick and Morty?
Not by default: we advise Rick and Morty from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The complex, dark humor, existential themes, and frequent crude language in Rick and Morty are unsuitable for children in this age range.
Can a 12 year old watch Rick and Morty?
Not by default: we advise Rick and Morty from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The complex, dark humor, existential themes, and frequent crude language in Rick and Morty are unsuitable for children in this age range.
Can a 13 year old watch Rick and Morty?
Not by default: we advise Rick and Morty from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While some older teens might be drawn to its animated style, Rick and Morty frequently features explicit sexual references, drug use, and nihilistic viewpoints that require significant maturity to process.
Is Rick and Morty appropriate for kids?
Rick and Morty is an animated science fiction sitcom rated TV-MA for mature audiences due to its consistent use of strong language, crude humor, graphic violence, and adult themes. Parentwise rates Rick and Morty overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 5/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Rick and Morty family friendly?
Rick and Morty is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. The show often explores complex philosophical concepts through a nihilistic lens, which can be challenging for younger viewers.
Rick and Morty parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Rick and Morty is an animated science fiction sitcom rated TV-MA for mature audiences due to its consistent use of strong language, crude humor, graphic violence, and adult themes. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (5/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Rick and Morty safe for kids?
We advise Rick and Morty from age 17 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). The show often explores complex philosophical concepts through a nihilistic lens, which can be challenging for younger viewers.
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