Is 40 Acres appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: 40 Acres This R-rated sci-fi thriller contains strong violence and language, plus moderate sexual content and frightening moments. It follows a family of African American farmers in near-future Canada facing survival challenges. Due to its intensity across multiple content areas, it's not appropriate for children or young teens.

What age is 40 Acres suitable for?

Our verdict for 40 Acres is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 40 Acres safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Action, Thriller, Drama, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.

Cast

Danielle Deadwyler

Hailey Freeman

Kataem O'Connor

Emanuel Freeman

Michael Greyeyes

Galen

Milcania Diaz-Rojas

Dawn

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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