Is Unforgiven appropriate for children?

# Unforgiven - Parental Guide This Western follows an aging outlaw drawn back into violence. It contains strong bloody gunfights, frequent profanity, and some sexual content. While thematically complex and not gratuitously graphic, the film's mature themes and violence make it unsuitable for children under 16.

What age is Unforgiven suitable for?

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

Is Unforgiven 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

1992

Rating

Genre

Western

Synopsis

William Munny is a retired, once-ruthless killer turned gentle widower and hog farmer. To help support his two motherless children, he accepts one last bounty-hunter mission to find the men who brutalized a prostitute. Joined by his former partner and a cocky greenhorn, he takes on a corrupt sheriff.

Cast

Clint Eastwood

William Munny

Gene Hackman

'Little' Bill Daggett

Morgan Freeman

Ned Logan

Jaimz Woolvett

The Schofield Kid

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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