Is Der Alte appropriate for children?

**Der Alte** is a crime drama following an experienced detective solving cases with his team. The show contains strong violence including shootings and brutal crime scenes, making it unsuitable for children. There's no sexual content, profanity, or horror elements, but the intense criminal investigations and graphic violence warrant an older teen audience at minimum.

What age is Der Alte suitable for?

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

Is Der Alte safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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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

1977

Rating

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

A police department, lead by an older, experienced detective solve crimes together.

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

A classic 1970s crime drama with natural pacing, minimal visual effects, and dialogue-driven storytelling that would be quite calm by modern standards, though it's designed for adult audiences rather than young children.

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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