Is Blade Runner 2049 appropriate for children?

# Blade Runner 2049 - Parent Guide This R-rated sci-fi thriller contains strong violence and language unsuitable for children, plus moderate sexual content and disturbing imagery. The slow-paced, complex plot may also bore younger viewers. Best suited for mature teens and adults who appreciate thoughtful science fiction.

What age is Blade Runner 2049 suitable for?

Our verdict for Blade Runner 2049 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Blade Runner 2049 safe for children?

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

2017

Rating

Genre

Science Fiction, Drama

Synopsis

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

Cast

Ryan Gosling

'K'

Harrison Ford

Rick Deckard

Ana de Armas

Joi

Dave Bautista

Sapper Morton

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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