Is Big Mouth appropriate for children?

# Big Mouth Parental Guide This mature animated comedy about puberty is strictly for adults and older teens due to explicit language, strong sexual references, and crude humor throughout every episode. The show's edgy content and frequent discussions of teenage sexuality make it inappropriate for younger children, despite its animated format.

What age is Big Mouth suitable for?

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

Is Big Mouth 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 TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2017

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Comedy, Animation

Synopsis

Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

Cast

Nick Kroll

Nick Birch / Maury the Hormone Monster / Coach Steve (voice)

John Mulaney

Andrew Glouberman (voice)

Jessi Klein

Jessi Glaser (voice)

Jason Mantzoukas

Jay Bilzerian (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This show is not appropriate for infants and toddlers — it features fast-paced comedy editing, mature themes, and is rated for mature audiences only.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

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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