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Is Spartacus safe for children?

PG-13 History, War, Drama, Adventure Not recommended
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# Spartacus – Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this epic depicts intense gladiator combat with strong violence throughout—including bloody fight scenes and slave brutality. The mature historical themes and graphic battle sequences make it better suited for older teens rather than younger children. Consider your child's sensitivity to violence before viewing.
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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
Type
Movie
Released
1960
Rating
PG-13
Genre
History, War, Drama, Adventure

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Spartacus
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Marcus Licinius Crassus
Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Varinia
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Sempronius Gracchus
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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