Is Once appropriate for children?

# Parental Guide: Once Once follows Gabo, a talented teenager pursuing his soccer dreams at a prestigious Buenos Aires academy. The family-friendly comedy contains mild violence at most, with no profanity, sexual content, or scary elements. It's a generally safe choice for children interested in sports, coming-of-age stories, and light entertainment.

What age is Once suitable for?

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

Is Once 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

2017

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Family, Soap

Synopsis

The series revolves around Gabo, a soccer-loving teenager who, upon receiving a scholarship from the prestigious Sports Academic Institute (IAD) of Buenos Aires, will see his dream of playing at Los Halcones Dorados, the renowned amateur team of the school, and also his longing to become a professional footballer.

Cast

Mariano González

Gabriel 'Gabo' Moretti

Juan David Penagos

Ricardo 'Ricky' Flores

Sebastián Athié

Lorenzo Guevara

Luan Brum

André 'Dedé' Duarte

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This appears to be a teen-focused comedy-drama series that likely uses standard television pacing and editing, though it may not be specifically designed for infants and toddlers.

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

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

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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