Is White House Down appropriate for children?

# White House Down - Parental Guide This PG-13 action thriller features strong violence including gunfire, explosions, and combat scenes that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are mild. Despite the rating, it's best suited for teenagers 14+ who can handle sustained action sequences.

What age is White House Down suitable for?

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

Is White House Down safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2013

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

Cast

Channing Tatum

Cale

Jamie Foxx

President Sawyer

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Finnerty

Jason Clarke

Stenz

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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