Is Küstenwache appropriate for children?

**Küstenwache Parental Guide** This German crime drama follows coast guard officers and features strong violence including gunfights and dangerous confrontations. There's no profanity, sexual content, or horror elements. Due to the intense action and violent sequences, it's best suited for mature teenagers rather than younger children.

What age is Küstenwache suitable for?

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

Is Küstenwache 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

1997

Rating

Genre

Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

Küstenwache is a German television series that tells the fictionalized adventures of a unit of Federal Coast Guard officers off the German coast of the Baltic Sea.

Cast

Rüdiger Joswig

Holger Ehlers

Michael Kind

Hermann Gruber

Elmar Gehlen

Wolfgang Unterbaur

Andreas Arnstedt

Kai Norge

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult crime and action drama with fast-paced sequences, intense scenes, and dramatic audio that is not designed for infants or toddlers and contains inappropriate content for 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

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