Is Runaway appropriate for children?

# Runaway - Parental Guide This drama follows a teenage girl who becomes involved with an abusive, manipulative man, depicting her downward spiral with strong violence throughout. While there's no explicit language, sexual content, or horror elements, the intense subject matter and portrayal of abuse make it unsuitable for children and best reserved for mature teens and adults.

What age is Runaway suitable for?

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

Is Runaway 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

2018

Rating

Genre

Drama, Crime

Synopsis

The tragic yet hopeful story of Fanny, a young teen from a good suburban home whose life spirals out of control when she falls for a manipulative and abusive man.

Cast

Ludivine Reding

Fanny Couture

Claude Legault

Laurent Couture

Jemmy Echaquan Dubé

Daisie Flamand

Robin L'Houmeau

Yohan / Alex Tremblay

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a drama series for teens about serious topics like abuse, so it's not designed for infants and toddlers and likely contains emotionally intense scenes rather than high sensory stimulation.

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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