Is The Da Vinci Code appropriate for children?

# The Da Vinci Code - Parental Guide This thriller follows a murder mystery involving religious secrets and Leonardo da Vinci paintings. While rated PG-13 with only mild language and sexual content, the strong violence and complex theological themes make it better suited for older teens who can handle intense plot twists and mature subject matter.

What age is The Da Vinci Code suitable for?

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

Is The Da Vinci Code safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2006

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, Mystery

Synopsis

A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Robert Langdon

Audrey Tautou

Sophie Neveu

Ian McKellen

Sir Leigh Teabing

Jean Reno

Captain Bezu Fache

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