Is The Delta Force appropriate for children?

# The Delta Force - Parent Guide This action thriller features Chuck Norris in an intense hostage rescue scenario with strong violence, including gunfire and explosions, plus strong language and moderate sexual content. The hijacking premise and terrorist threat may frighten sensitive children, making it best suited for mature teens 16+.

What age is The Delta Force suitable for?

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

Is The Delta Force 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

1986

Rating

Genre

Action, Thriller, Adventure, War

Synopsis

A 707 aircraft jetliner, en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York City, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who demand that the pilot take them to Beirut. What the terrorists don't realize is that an elite team of commandos have been called in to eliminate all terrorists on the jetliner.

Cast

Chuck Norris

Major Scott McCoy

Lee Marvin

Colonel Nick Alexander

Martin Balsam

Ben Kaplan

Joey Bishop

Harry Goldman

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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