Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Zodiac - Parental Guide
**Zodiac** is a dark, intense crime thriller following journalists hunting a serial killer over ten years. The film contains strong violence, graphic crime scenes, and frequent profanity that make it unsuitable for children. Only mature teens (16+) with tolerance for gritty content should consider viewing with parental discretion.
About this movie
Genre
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Synopsis
Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the answers, an amateur cartoonist from the initial sightings races against time to prevent what he believes is another murder.
Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal
Robert Graysmith

Anthony Edwards
William Armstrong

Robert Downey Jr.
Paul Avery
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
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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