Is Jedda appropriate for children?

"Jedda" is a mild-mannered adventure drama about an Aboriginal girl raised by a white family who feels drawn to her tribe's traditional walkabout journey. With no violence, language, or sexual content, it's generally safe for children, though older children will better appreciate its themes about cultural identity and belonging.

What age is Jedda suitable for?

Our verdict for Jedda is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Jedda safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1955

Rating

Genre

Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.

Cast

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Rosalie Kunoth-Monks

Jedda

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Robert Tudawali

Marbuck

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Betty Suttor

Sarah McMann

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Paul Reynall

Joe

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

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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