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Is Vudu safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Vudu from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- While Vudu hosts content for all ages, the platform itself is primarily a storefront for purchasing and renting movies and TV shows, which may not be suitable for independent navigation by this age group.
- 9-12
- Children in this range can browse Vudu for age-appropriate content, but parental controls are essential to prevent accidental purchases or access to unrated or mature titles.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can use Vudu to rent or buy movies and TV shows, but parents should discuss content choices and continue to monitor viewing habits, especially regarding R-rated or unrated films.
- 16+
- At this age, young adults typically manage their own Vudu viewing, though discussions about responsible spending on rentals and purchases remain relevant.
Vudu is a digital streaming service that allows users to rent or purchase movies and TV shows. It offers a wide range of content, including new releases and classic films, catering to various tastes and preferences. The platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it convenient for families to enjoy entertainment together. However, parents should be aware of the content available and the potential for exposure to inappropriate material.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Vudu is a digital storefront for purchasing and renting movies and TV shows, offering content across all ratings. Implementing parental controls is crucial to restrict content by rating and prevent unauthorized purchases. Parents should discuss content choices and spending habits with their children, especially as they get older.
What to do about Vudu
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 Vudu is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Vudu setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Vudu without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Vudu that mean it is time to step in.
Vudu age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Vudu?
Parentwise puts Vudu at 13+. We advise Vudu from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old use Vudu?
Not by default: we advise Vudu from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range can browse Vudu for age-appropriate content, but parental controls are essential to prevent accidental purchases or access to unrated or mature titles.
Can a 12 year old use Vudu?
Not by default: we advise Vudu from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range can browse Vudu for age-appropriate content, but parental controls are essential to prevent accidental purchases or access to unrated or mature titles.
Can a 13 year old use Vudu?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Vudu (13+). Teenagers can use Vudu to rent or buy movies and TV shows, but parents should discuss content choices and continue to monitor viewing habits, especially regarding R-rated or unrated films.
Is Vudu appropriate for kids?
Vudu is a digital storefront for purchasing and renting movies and TV shows, offering content across all ratings. Parentwise rates Vudu overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Vudu family friendly?
Vudu is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Implementing parental controls is crucial to restrict content by rating and prevent unauthorized purchases.
Vudu parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Vudu is a digital storefront for purchasing and renting movies and TV shows, offering content across all 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 Vudu safe for kids?
We advise Vudu from age 13 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Implementing parental controls is crucial to restrict content by rating and prevent unauthorized 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.