Is Ransom appropriate for children?

"Ransom" follows a crisis negotiation team handling kidnapping cases, earning its TV-14 rating primarily due to strong violence inherent to the crime-drama genre. While language and sexual content remain mild, the intense kidnapping scenarios and strong violence make it better suited for older teens than younger children.

What age is Ransom suitable for?

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

Is Ransom 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

2017

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

Eric Beaumont's crisis negotiator team is brought in to save lives and resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases when no one else can.

Cast

Luke Roberts

Eric Beaumont

Brandon Jay McLaren

Oliver Yates

Nazneen Contractor

Zara Hallam

Karen LeBlanc

Cynthia Walker

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This crime drama features rapid scene cuts between investigation locations, intense dialogue, dramatic music stings, and tense situations — designed for adult audiences and not appropriate 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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