Is The Catcher appropriate for children?

# The Catcher - Parental Guide An ex-cop and Harvard graduate become bounty hunters in this crime drama with strong violence throughout. There's no profanity, sexual content, or horror elements, but the intense action and violent scenes make it unsuitable for children. Best suited for mature teens and adults.

What age is The Catcher suitable for?

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

Is The Catcher safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1972

Rating

Genre

Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Synopsis

An ex-cop and a Harvard graduate team up to become bounty hunters.

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent

Sam Callende

Anne Baxter

Kate

Anthony Franciosa

Joe Cade

David Wayne

Armand Faber

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

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Not recommended

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