Is Hereditary appropriate for children?

# Hereditary - Parental Guide This deeply disturbing horror film contains graphic violence, strong language, and intense psychological terror that explores family trauma and supernatural evil. The extreme scares and dark themes make it unsuitable for children and most teens. It's intended for mature audiences who can handle genuinely unsettling, bleak content.

What age is Hereditary suitable for?

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

Is Hereditary 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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2018

Rating

Genre

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.

Cast

Toni Collette

Annie Graham

Alex Wolff

Peter Graham

Gabriel Byrne

Steve Graham

Milly Shapiro

Charlie Graham

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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