Is Call the Midwife appropriate for children?

"Call the Midwife" is a gentle drama about nurses delivering babies in 1950s London with no violence, profanity, or sexual content. It's educational and emotionally touching, though some birth scenes may be intense for younger children. The TV-PG rating makes it suitable for most children ages 10+, especially those interested in history or medicine.

What age is Call the Midwife suitable for?

Our verdict for Call the Midwife is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Call the Midwife safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2012

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Jennifer Worth (voice)

Helen George

Trixie Franklin

Jenny Agutter

Sister Julienne

Judy Parfitt

Sister Monica Joan

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very low stimulus

This is a slow-paced, dialogue-driven drama with gentle cinematography and long scene holds, designed for adult audiences rather than young children, making it extremely low in sensory stimulation.

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

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

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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