Is Minder appropriate for children?

"Minder" follows a small-time crook and his associates through comedic crime capers with strong violence that may not suit younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the TV-14 rating and action-heavy storylines make this better suited for older teens who can handle frequent fight scenes and criminal themes.

What age is Minder suitable for?

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

Is Minder 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

1979

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime

Synopsis

Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.

Cast

George Cole

Arthur Daley

Dennis Waterman

Terry McCann

Gary Webster

Ray

Glynn Edwards

Dave

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a 1979 British comedy-drama with conversational dialogue and standard television pacing, not designed for young children, but lacking the rapid cuts and visual intensity of modern programming.

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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