Is Mad Men appropriate for children?

# Mad Men Parental Guide Set in 1960s New York, this stylish drama about advertising executives contains moderate violence, mild language, and some sexual content. While rated TV-14, it's primarily geared toward mature teens interested in adult themes like infidelity and workplace ethics. Consider your child's maturity level before viewing.

What age is Mad Men suitable for?

Our verdict for Mad Men is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mad Men safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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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

2007

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.

Cast

Jon Hamm

Don Draper

Elisabeth Moss

Peggy Olson

Vincent Kartheiser

Pete Campbell

January Jones

Betty Draper

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is an adult drama with deliberate, sophisticated pacing and naturalistic dialogue, but it contains mature themes and is completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

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

With parent

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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