Is Ted 2 appropriate for children?

# Ted 2 Parental Guide Ted 2 is rated R for strong language, violence, and sexual content throughout. The film contains frequent profanity, crude humor, and adult themes unsuitable for children. While not horror-focused, the combination of mature content makes this strictly an adult comedy not recommended for viewers under 17.

What age is Ted 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Ted 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ted 2 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

2015

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Cast

Mark Wahlberg

John

Seth MacFarlane

Ted (voice)

Amanda Seyfried

Samantha

Jessica Barth

Tami-Lynn

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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