Is CODA appropriate for children?

# CODA Parental Guide CODA is a heartfelt drama about a hearing teenage girl navigating family pressures and her musical dreams. While the PG-13 rating suggests it's family-friendly, the film contains strong sexual content and mature themes that make it better suited for older teens (16+) rather than younger children.

What age is CODA suitable for?

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

Is CODA safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2021

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama, Music, Romance

Synopsis

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Cast

Emilia Jones

Ruby Rossi

Marlee Matlin

Jackie Rossi

Troy Kotsur

Frank Rossi

Eugenio Derbez

Bernardo Villalobos

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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