Is Gold Rush appropriate for children?

# Gold Rush Parental Guide Gold Rush follows real miners competing to extract gold in challenging conditions. The show contains no violence, bad language, or sexual content, making it generally appropriate for children. However, some may find the heavy machinery, dangerous work environments, and occasional financial stress mildly intense.

What age is Gold Rush suitable for?

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

Is Gold Rush 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

2010

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Reality

Synopsis

Follow the lives of ambitious miners as they head north in pursuit of gold. With new miners, new claims, new machines and new ways to pull gold out of the ground, the stakes are higher than ever. But will big risks lead to an even bigger pay out?

Cast

Parker Schnabel

Self

Chris Doumitt

Self

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Paul Christie

Narrator

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This reality show uses typical documentary-style editing with frequent scene cuts, dramatic music, and intense moments that are not designed for infants or toddlers and may be overstimulating.

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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