Is Tombstone appropriate for children?

# Tombstone Parental Guide This R-rated Western features strong violence including frequent gunfights and bloodshed, plus strong language throughout. There's moderate sexual content and some intense scenes that may frighten younger viewers. Due to its mature themes and graphic content, it's not appropriate for children under 16-17.

What age is Tombstone suitable for?

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

Is Tombstone 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

1993

Rating

Genre

Western, Action

Synopsis

Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

Cast

Kurt Russell

Wyatt Earp

Val Kilmer

Doc Holliday

Michael Biehn

Johnny Ringo

Powers Boothe

Curly Bill

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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