Is The Conjuring appropriate for children?

# The Conjuring - Parental Guide This R-rated horror film features intense supernatural scares, strong violence, and disturbing imagery that will frighten most children. It includes profanity and some sexual content. The film is best suited for mature teens and adults who enjoy horror; it's not recommended for younger children due to its genuinely terrifying content.

What age is The Conjuring suitable for?

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

Is The Conjuring 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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2013

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.

Cast

Vera Farmiga

Lorraine Warren

Patrick Wilson

Ed Warren

Lili Taylor

Carolyn Perron

Ron Livingston

Roger Perron

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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