Is Outbreak appropriate for children?

# Outbreak Parent Guide This R-rated medical thriller follows a soldier racing to contain a deadly virus outbreak. It contains strong violence and language, along with moderate sexual content and some intense, scary scenes. The fast-paced action and grim subject matter make it best suited for mature teens and adults, not younger children.

What age is Outbreak suitable for?

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

Is Outbreak 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

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1995

Rating

Genre

Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller

Synopsis

A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Sam Daniels

Rene Russo

Robby Keough

Morgan Freeman

General Billy Ford

Kevin Spacey

Casey Schuler

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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