Is Skyfall appropriate for children?

# Skyfall Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this James Bond thriller contains strong violence including shootouts, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat that may disturb younger children. Language is mild and sexual content minimal, but the intense action sequences and darker tone make it better suited for teenagers 14 and up rather than younger children.

What age is Skyfall suitable for?

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

Is Skyfall 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

2012

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Thriller

Synopsis

When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.

Cast

Daniel Craig

James Bond

Judi Dench

Javier Bardem

Silva

Ralph Fiennes

Gareth Mallory

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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