Is Ted appropriate for children?

# Ted - Parental Guide **Not recommended for children.** This R-rated comedy contains strong language and violence throughout, along with moderate sexual content and some crude humor. The plot about a man choosing between his talking teddy bear and his girlfriend involves adult themes unsuitable for young viewers.

What age is Ted suitable for?

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

Is Ted 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

2012

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.

Cast

Mark Wahlberg

John Bennett

Mila Kunis

Lori Collins

Seth MacFarlane

Ted (voice)

Joel McHale

Rex

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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