Is Blood Diamond appropriate for children?

# Blood Diamond - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong violence, including gunfire and brutality tied to Sierra Leone's civil war, plus frequent strong language and some sexual content. The intense action sequences and dark subject matter make it unsuitable for children under 16-17, and even older teens should be prepared for disturbing imagery related to conflict and exploitation.

What age is Blood Diamond suitable for?

Our verdict for Blood Diamond is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Blood Diamond safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2006

Rating

Genre

Drama, Thriller, Action

Synopsis

An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Danny Archer

Djimon Hounsou

Solomon Vandy

Jennifer Connelly

Maddy Bowen

Kagiso Kuypers

Dia Vandy

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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