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Is Blade safe for children?

R Horror, Action Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
**Blade** is a violent vampire action film rated R due to strong language, gore, and intense combat scenes—not suitable for children. The horror elements and brutal fight choreography make it best reserved for mature teens and adults. There's also moderate sexual content and disturbing imagery throughout.
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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
Strong
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
1998
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Action
Synopsis

The Daywalker known as "Blade" - a half-vampire, half-mortal man - becomes the protector of humanity against an underground army of vampires.

Cast
Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes
Blade
Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Deacon Frost
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Whistler
N'Bushe Wright
N'Bushe Wright
Karen
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
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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