Is John Wick: Chapter 4 appropriate for children?

# John Wick: Chapter 4 - Parental Guide This R-rated action thriller contains intense gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and strong language throughout. The violence is graphic and relentless, with moderate scary moments and some sexual content. It's designed for mature audiences and not suitable for children under 17 without parental permission.

What age is John Wick: Chapter 4 suitable for?

Our verdict for John Wick: Chapter 4 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is John Wick: Chapter 4 safe for children?

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

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2023

Rating

Genre

Action, Thriller, Crime

Synopsis

With the price on his head ever increasing, John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

Cast

Keanu Reeves

John Wick

Donnie Yen

Caine

Bill Skarsgård

Marquis

Ian McShane

Winston

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

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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