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Is 9 safe for children?

PG-13 Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller Not recommended
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# Parental Guide: "9" This PG-13 animated film features a dark post-apocalyptic setting with strong action violence that may disturb younger children, though language and sexual content remain mild. The creepy atmosphere and scary creature designs could be unsettling for sensitive viewers under 10. Better suited for mature tweens and teens who enjoy darker sci-fi adventures.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2009
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.

Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
#9 (voice)
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
#1 (voice)
Martin Landau
Martin Landau
#2 (voice)
John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
#5 (voice)
Full cast on IMDb ›
High stimulus

This PG-13 action thriller features rapid scene cuts, intense music, dark atmospheric visuals, and fast-paced dialogue that make it unsuitable for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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