Is Split appropriate for children?

# Split - Parental Guide James McAvoy stars as a man with multiple personalities who abducts three teenage girls, creating intense psychological thriller tension. While rated PG-13, the strong horror elements and abduction scenes make this unsuitable for younger children; it's best reserved for mature teens who can handle sustained suspense and disturbing themes.

What age is Split suitable for?

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

Is Split 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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2017

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him — as well as everyone around him — as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.

Cast

James McAvoy

Dennis / Patricia / Hedwig / The Beast / Kevin Wendell Crumb / Barry / Orwell / Jade

Anya Taylor-Joy

Casey Cooke

Haley Lu Richardson

Claire Benoit

Jessica Sula

Marcia

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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