Is Only Murders in the Building appropriate for children?

# Only Murders in the Building - Parent Guide This TV-MA mystery comedy contains strong violence, profanity, and moderate sexual content as three strangers investigate a murder in their apartment building. The dark humor and crime-focused plot make it unsuitable for children. It's best suited for mature teenagers and adults only.

What age is Only Murders in the Building suitable for?

Our verdict for Only Murders in the Building is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Only Murders in the Building safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2021

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Synopsis

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.

Cast

Steve Martin

Charles-Haden Savage

Martin Short

Oliver Putnam

Selena Gomez

Mabel Mora

Michael Cyril Creighton

Howard Morris

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult mystery-comedy has fast editing, frequent scene changes, sharp dialogue delivery, and dramatic music cues typical of prestige TV — completely inappropriate 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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