Is Rambo appropriate for children?

# Rambo Parental Guide This action thriller follows an aging ex-soldier rescuing hostages in Myanmar and contains strong violence, including graphic combat scenes and brutal killings. Language is frequent and harsh, with moderate sexual content and disturbing imagery. It's strictly for mature audiences and not appropriate for children.

What age is Rambo suitable for?

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

Is Rambo 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

2008

Rating

Genre

Action, Thriller, War

Synopsis

In Thailand, ex-Green Beret John James Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn neighboring Myanmar to rescue a group of Christian aid workers who have been kidnapped by a ruthless local infantry unit.

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

John Rambo

Julie Benz

Sarah

Matthew Marsden

School Boy

Graham McTavish

Lewis

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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