Is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It appropriate for children?

# The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It This R-rated horror thriller follows paranormal investigators battling demonic forces in a disturbing true-crime case. Expect strong violence, intense scares, and mature language throughout. Due to graphic horror content and dark themes, it's not suitable for children under 16-17, even those who enjoy scary movies.

What age is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It suitable for?

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

Is The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It safe for children?

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

2021

Rating

Genre

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

Cast

Vera Farmiga

Lorraine Warren

Patrick Wilson

Ed Warren

Sterling Jerins

Judy Warren

Sarah Catherine Hook

Debbie Glatzel

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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