Is Longlegs appropriate for children?

# Longlegs - Parental Guide **Longlegs** is an intense R-rated horror thriller featuring a serial killer investigation with strong violence, graphic imagery, and occult themes. It contains frequent profanity, moderate sexual content, and genuinely disturbing scares. This is not appropriate for children or sensitive teens; even mature adolescents may find it psychologically unsettling.

What age is Longlegs suitable for?

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

Is Longlegs 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

2024

Rating

Genre

Crime, Horror, Mystery

Synopsis

FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.

Cast

Maika Monroe

Agent Lee Harker

Nicolas Cage

Longlegs

Blair Underwood

Agent Carter

Alicia Witt

Ruth Harker

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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