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Is Caligula safe for children?

NC-17 Drama, History Not recommended
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Caligula - Parental Guide This NC-17 historical drama depicts an ancient Roman emperor's descent into brutal tyranny through graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and disturbing imagery. The film contains strong language and deeply disturbing scenes unsuitable for children. It's intended exclusively for mature adult audiences.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Strong
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Horror / Scary
Strong
About this movie
Type
Movie
Released
1979
Rating
NC-17
Genre
Drama, History
Synopsis

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

Cast
Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Caligula
Teresa Ann Savoy
Teresa Ann Savoy
Drusilla
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Caesonia
Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
Tiberius
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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