Is Bless Their Little Hearts appropriate for children?

# Bless Their Little Hearts - Parent Guide This serious drama about unemployment and poverty in 1970s Los Angeles contains no violence, language, or sexual content, making it generally safe for older children. However, the heavy subject matter and slow pacing may only appeal to mature viewers interested in social issues rather than typical family entertainment.

What age is Bless Their Little Hearts suitable for?

Our verdict for Bless Their Little Hearts is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Bless Their Little Hearts safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1984

Rating

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Charlie Banks, chronically unemployed, struggles to find dignity and a meaning for life in the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts.

Cast

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Nate Hardman

Charlie Banks

Kaycee Moore

Andais Banks

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Angela Burnett

Banks Child

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Ronald Burnett

Banks Child

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

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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