Why is Stranger Things Rated R?

Parents need to know that Stranger Things is a sci-fi/horror drama that centers on a group of tween/teen friends who find themselves fighting mysterious, dangerous forces in their small Indiana town. There are intense monster/slasher-type scares, with frequent death, peril, and gore.
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Is Stranger Things OK for a 12 year old?

Would be fine for kids 12 and up (depending on the kid of course) a few jump scares and mild horror/gore but kids are exposed to things like this a lot earlier than we were - and I watched the original IT and pet semetary around 12 yrs old and they were way scarier!
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Is Stranger thing rated R?

Stranger Things 4 is rated TV-14 for horror elements and language. And if you were wondering, the previous seasons were also rated TV-14. But this is definitely a step up.
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Is Stranger Things OK for kids?

Terrifying but entertaining horror series with lots of violence & some sex. This is really one of Netflix their top shows! Set in the late 80s, Stranger Things stars a few tweens whose friend is missing.
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Why is Stranger Things inappropriate?

Some of the unsuitable content includes blood and gore, smoking, and intense violent scenes. There will also be mild to strong language used by some of the characters. Stranger Things is known to show very creepy-looking creatures, and you can expect the fourth season to do the same.
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Does Stranger Things say the F word?

Profanity (12)

In season 3, a boy flips off two people who were mocking him. There is one use of Dickwad. The f-slur is said in season 1 and 2. Religious obscenities used frequently, ex.
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Is Stranger Things OK for 7 year old?

First, it's worth noting that the maker of Stranger Things, Netflix, has rated it TV-14. That means they don't think it's appropriate for anyone under 14 to watch it.
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What age is friends for?

Recommended with some context.

I do recommend this for 10+, but it really is your choice. Personally, I have a 11 year old and I let her watch it and she LOVED it. Before she did watch it, I had "The talk" with her. This definitely made me feel more confident about the things that she saw on the show.
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Is Stranger Things TV-14?

Given the fact that Stranger Things is a sci-fi horror, we're expecting some frightening sequences. Every season the series earns its TV-14 rating.
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Is Stranger Things a horror show?

Stranger Things is an American science fiction horror drama television series created by the Duffer Brothers that is streaming on Netflix.
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What is Squid game rated?

Squid Game's age rating on Netflix is TV-MA, which means that the series is for mature audiences only. According to TV Guidelines, this means that the program is “specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.
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Does Stranger Things have romance?

Flash forward to 2022 and many cast members find themselves in real-life relationships—heck, some of them are even dating each other! While some of the show's young stars have been very public with their courtships—complete with red carpet debuts and Instagram-official posts—others have kept things much more private.
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Is friends Rated PG 13?

This week, for example, NBC's “Friends” and “Men Behaving Badly” both included humorous scenes about friends overhearing another couple noisily making love. Both were rated PG.
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Is Stranger Things 16+?

Stranger Things has a TV-14 rating, which means some of the content might not be suitable for children under 14 years old.
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Does stranger have Jumpscares?

While the new season of "Stranger Things" isn't heavy on jump scares and balances its darker moments with comedy, it does offer plenty of nightmare fuel imagery.
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Is Stranger things season 1 scary?

Seasons 1 and 2 are more suspenseful than violent, but season 3 basically flips that, choosing to show much more violence and gory imagery. Season 4 follows suit of season 3, but in a more violent way. A girl threatens her step brother with a spiked bat telling him to leave her and her friends alone.
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Is TV-14 the same as R?

An R rating is restricted and anyone under 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian. No one under 17 is admitted in a NC-17 film. For television, a TV-14 rating is for a program requiring parental guidance and TV-MA is for mature audiences only.
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Is Stranger Things a 15?

Why did the series not go up to 18? Unlike The Thing, the gory images in Stranger Things are rarely the result of violence directed at another person, such as gory dismemberment or sadistic violence.
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What age rating is Simpsons?

Generally, The Simpsons receives a TV-PG rating, which may or may not include: mild suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent mild language (L), mild sexual situations (S), or mild violence (V).
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Is switched at birth appropriate for a 12 year old?

I think it's a really great show I'm almost done with the series but as adult I would have to say that I have learned some really real life lesson throughout this show so far but, I would have to say it's a lot of this stuff is good for a 12 year old to watch because it shows them that not everything in this world is ...
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What is family Guy age rating?

Early Seasons Okay for 12+, Anything after season 10 is 14+
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Can a 13 year old watch Game of Thrones?

13+, streaming

It's still a bit violent at times, but this supernatural teen classic has a fun, campy tone and its many relationships and motivations are much more in line with what teens can handle compared to GoT.
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Is Riverdale appropriate for 10 year olds?

Parent reviewers on Common Sense Media agree that the show is ideal for kids aged 13 and up, and there's a decent chance that you'll become as addicted to the series as your teenager!
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Can you watch Stranger Things with parents?

Stranger Things is rated TV-14.

For kids over the age of 13, however, it's a great show for parents to watch with their kids, particularly parents who grew up in the '80s and can discuss all of those amazing cultural touch points that the Duffer brothers pull off so well.
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Why is Stranger Things a 15?

Stranger Things is rated 15 in the UK. It is noted that the series has this rating for "sex references, violence, injury detail, threat". The fourth season in particular features a number of gruesome scenes thanks to the villainous character of Vecna.
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