Is Hill Street Blues appropriate for children?

# Hill Street Blues - Parent Guide This police drama realistically portrays urban law enforcement with strong violence including gunfights and brutal crime scenes. While language and sexual content are mild, the intense depictions of crime and its consequences make it unsuitable for younger children. Best suited for mature teens and adults.

What age is Hill Street Blues suitable for?

Our verdict for Hill Street Blues is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Hill Street Blues safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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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

1981

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama, Crime

Synopsis

A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.

Cast

Daniel J. Travanti

Frank Furillo

Michael Warren

Robert Hill

Bruce Weitz

Mick Belker

Robert Prosky

Stan Jablonski

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This adult crime drama has standard TV pacing with frequent scene changes and realistic dialogue, making it unsuitable for infants and toddlers due to both content and moderate sensory stimulation.

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

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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