Is Ojciec Mateusz appropriate for children?

"Father Matthew" is a Polish crime drama featuring a priest who investigates murders and mysteries. The show contains strong violence that makes it unsuitable for children, with no redeeming educational content for younger viewers. We recommend this for mature teens and adults only.

What age is Ojciec Mateusz suitable for?

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

Is Ojciec Mateusz 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

2008

Rating

Genre

Drama, Crime, Mystery

Cast

Artur Żmijewski

Father Mateusz Żmigrodzki

Kinga Preis

Natalia Borowik

Piotr Polk

junior inspector Orest Możejko

Michał Piela

staff aspirant Mieczysław Nocul

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult drama series about a priest solving crimes, which is not designed for infants or toddlers and likely contains complex dialogue, dramatic music, and potentially disturbing content unsuitable for this age group.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

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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