Is Heartbreak High appropriate for children?

# Heartbreak High - Parent Guide **Heartbreak High** is a TV-MA drama featuring strong language, violence, and sexual content that's inappropriate for children. The show focuses on teenage characters dealing with reputation, relationships, and sexual situations. It's designed for mature audiences and not recommended for younger viewers.

What age is Heartbreak High suitable for?

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

Is Heartbreak High safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2022

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

A fresh look at Hartley High over 20 years on. With her new friends - outsiders Quinni and Darren - Amerie must repair her reputation, while navigating love, sex, and heartbreak.

Cast

Ayesha Madon

Amerie Wadia

James Majoos

Darren Rivers

Brodie Townsend

Anthony 'Ant' Vaughn

Chloé Hayden

Quinn 'Quinni' Gallagher-Jones

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is a teen drama with fast-paced editing, dynamic cinematography, and intense emotional content — not appropriate for infants and toddlers and too stimulating 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

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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