Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# Five Nights at Freddy's - Parental Guide
Despite its PG-13 rating, this horror thriller features intense scares and strong violence that may disturb younger children. The film relies heavily on jump-scares and frightening animatronic characters to create tension. Consider your child's sensitivity to horror before viewing, as it's designed primarily for older teens.
Synopsis
Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy's is what it seems.
Cast

Matthew Lillard
Steve Raglan / William Afton
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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