Is Lethal Weapon appropriate for children?

# Lethal Weapon Parental Guide **Lethal Weapon** features strong action violence with frequent gunfights and physical combat that may be intense for younger children, though language and sexual content remain relatively mild. The TV-14 rating reflects the violent content rather than other concerns, making it better suited for older teens than younger children.

What age is Lethal Weapon suitable for?

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

Is Lethal Weapon safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2016

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Comedy

Synopsis

A slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL lands a job as a police officer in Los Angeles where he's partnered with a veteran detective trying to keep maintain a low stress level in his life.

Cast

Damon Wayans

Roger Murtaugh

Seann William Scott

Wesley Cole

Keesha Sharp

Trish Murtaugh

Kevin Rahm

Brooks Avery

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult action-drama features rapid scene cuts, intense music, gunfire sound effects, and quick dialogue exchanges typical of network crime shows — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

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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