Is Cheers appropriate for children?

# Donnie Darko - Parent Guide This R-rated psychological thriller follows a troubled teen experiencing disturbing visions that lead him to dangerous behavior. Expect strong language, violence, and unsettling imagery throughout. The complex, dark narrative and mature themes make it unsuitable for children and better suited for mature teens or adults who enjoy challenging cinema.

What age is Cheers suitable for?

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

Is Cheers 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

2001

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Cast

Ted Danson

Sam Malone

Kirstie Alley

Rebecca Howe

Rhea Perlman

Carla Tortelli

George Wendt

Norm Peterson

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is an adult sitcom with standard TV pacing and laugh tracks, not designed for infants or toddlers and contains mature themes inappropriate for this age group.

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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