Is ER appropriate for children?

# Lust, Caution - Parental Guide This NC-17 film contains strong violence, explicit sexual content, intense language, and disturbing imagery throughout. It's a complex World War II thriller with mature themes unsuitable for children of any age. Only appropriate for adults seeking serious, graphic cinema.

What age is ER suitable for?

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

Is ER safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2007

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.

Cast

Maura Tierney

Abby Lockhart

Parminder Nagra

Neela Rasgotra

Linda Cardellini

Samantha Taggart

Scott Grimes

Archie Morris

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult drama series with fast-paced editing, intense music, and mature content — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers and not designed for young viewers.

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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