Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# Highlander - Parental Guide
This R-rated action film features strong violence including sword fights and bloody combat scenes, plus frequent strong language and some sexual content. The dark, intense tone and mature themes make it unsuitable for children under 16-17, despite its fantasy adventure premise.
About this movie
Genre
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Synopsis
He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
Cast
Christopher Lambert
Connor 'The Highlander' MacLeod
Roxanne Hart
Brenda J. Wyatt
Clancy Brown
Victor 'The Kurgan' Kruger
Sean Connery
Juan Sanchez Villa-Lobos Ramirez
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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