Is Red One appropriate for children?

"Red One" is a PG-13 action-comedy about rescuing Santa that features strong violence including gunfights and explosions, making it better suited for older children and teens rather than younger ones. While language and scary content are mild, the intense action sequences may be too much for children under 10.

What age is Red One suitable for?

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

Is Red One safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2024

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Callum Drift

Chris Evans

Jack O'Malley

Lucy Liu

Zoe

J.K. Simmons

Nick

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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