Is Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood appropriate for children?

# Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood - Parental Guide This R-rated film contains strong violence, frequent profanity, and moderate sexual content that make it unsuitable for children. The 1969 Hollywood setting and adult themes require mature viewers. Parents should expect graphic scenes and language throughout this nearly 3-hour drama.

What age is Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood suitable for?

Our verdict for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 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

2019

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Rick Dalton

Brad Pitt

Cliff Booth

Margot Robbie

Sharon Tate

Emile Hirsch

Jay Sebring

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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