Is Miss USA appropriate for children?

# Miss USA Parental Guide Miss USA is an annual beauty pageant where contestants compete for the title of United States representative to Miss Universe. The show contains no violence, profanity, or sexual content, making it generally appropriate for children of most ages. However, parents may want to preview it, as it focuses heavily on appearance and physical presentation.

What age is Miss USA suitable for?

Our verdict for Miss USA is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Miss USA safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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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

1963

Rating

Genre

Reality

Synopsis

The Miss USA Pageant is a beauty contest that has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA.

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

A 1960s live-action pageant with natural pacing, minimal visual effects, and standard broadcast audio — calm by modern standards but not specifically designed 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

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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