Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence appropriate for children?

# A.I. Artificial Intelligence - Parental Guide This emotional sci-fi drama explores themes of love and belonging through a robot child seeking his adoptive mother. While generally suitable for older children, some scenes may be sad or unsettling, and the story's darker second half involves adult situations. Best for mature children ages 10+.

What age is A.I. Artificial Intelligence suitable for?

Our verdict for A.I. Artificial Intelligence is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2001

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure

Synopsis

David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.

Cast

Haley Joel Osment

David

Jude Law

Gigolo Joe

Frances O'Connor

Monica Swinton

Sam Robards

Henry Swinton

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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