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Is Psycho safe for children?

R Horror, Thriller, Mystery Not recommended
Scenes & stills
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Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Psycho - Parental Guide This classic thriller contains strong violence, including a graphic murder scene, and deals with disturbing psychological themes. The language and some sexual content add to its mature rating. It's genuinely frightening and not suitable for children under 17, even with parental guidance.
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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
1960
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Synopsis

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

Cast
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Norman Bates
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Marion Crane
Vera Miles
Vera Miles
Lila Crane
John Gavin
John Gavin
Sam Loomis
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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