Is Martial Law appropriate for children?

**Martial Law** is an action-comedy following a skilled Hong Kong martial artist fighting crime in Los Angeles. While it contains strong violence with frequent fights and action sequences, it has no foul language, sexual content, or scary elements. It's best suited for older children and teenagers who enjoy action shows, not younger viewers.

What age is Martial Law suitable for?

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

Is Martial Law 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

1998

Rating

Genre

Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama

Synopsis

Sammo Law spins, kicks, and chops his way through crime as a one-man police force in Los Angeles. He's a tough law enforcer who comes to the U.S. in search of a former friend and protegée — and gets drafted as part of the LAPD.

Cast

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Sammo Law

Gretchen Egolf

Amy Dylan

Kelly Hu

Chen Pei Pei

Arsenio Hall

Terrell Parker

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This action-comedy series features frequent fight scenes, quick cuts between locations, and dynamic sound effects typical of 1990s action television — not appropriate 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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