Is Darkwing Duck appropriate for children?

# Darkwing Duck Parental Guide Darkwing Duck is a family-friendly animated series featuring superhero action and comedy suitable for children ages 7+. The show contains moderate cartoon violence typical of action adventures, but no concerning language, sexual content, or scary elements. It balances adventure with humor and positive family themes, making it generally appropriate for most children in the target age range.

What age is Darkwing Duck suitable for?

Our verdict for Darkwing Duck is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Darkwing Duck safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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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

1991

Rating

TV-Y7

Genre

Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids

Synopsis

The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.

Cast

Jim Cummings

Darkwing Duck (voice)

Christine Cavanaugh

Gosalyn (voice)

Terence McGovern

Launchpad McQuack (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

Standard animated action-comedy pacing with typical 1990s animation style — moderate sensory stimulation appropriate for older toddlers but not designed for infants.

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

With parent

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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