Is SEAL Team appropriate for children?

# SEAL Team - Parental Guide SEAL Team is a military drama with strong action violence and intense combat scenes that may be too graphic for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the frequent depictions of warfare and tactical operations make this best suited for mature teens 15+, particularly those interested in military storytelling.

What age is SEAL Team suitable for?

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

Is SEAL Team 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

Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Politics

Synopsis

Military drama following the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our country can ask of them.

Cast

David Boreanaz

Jason Hayes

Neil Brown Jr.

Ray Perry

A.J. Buckley

Sonny Quinn

Toni Trucks

Lisa Davis

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This military action drama features rapid scene cuts, intense sound design, explosions, and fast-paced dialogue typical of adult TV dramas, making it unsuitable 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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