Is Renegade appropriate for children?

# Full Metal Jacket - Parental Guide This intense war drama contains strong violence, graphic language, and disturbing imagery depicting the brutal dehumanization of soldiers in Vietnam. The film includes moderate sexual content and psychologically disturbing scenes. It's designed for mature audiences and not appropriate for children under 17.

What age is Renegade suitable for?

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

Is Renegade 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

1987

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

Synopsis

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

Cast

Lorenzo Lamas

Reno Raines

Branscombe Richmond

Bobby Sixkiller

Stephen J. Cannell

Donald 'Dutch' Dixon

Don LaFontaine

Opening Sequence Narrator (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult drama series about war with intense action sequences, rapid scene cuts, and violent content — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

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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