Is Spartacus appropriate for children?

# Spartacus - Parental Guide This TV-MA drama features intense gladiator violence, strong language, and moderate sexual content throughout. The show glorifies brutal combat and contains graphic depictions of blood and death. It's not appropriate for children and only suitable for mature teenagers and adults who can handle extreme content.

What age is Spartacus suitable for?

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

Is Spartacus safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2010

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment.

Cast

Liam McIntyre

Spartacus

Manu Bennett

Crixus

Dustin Clare

Gannicus

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Naevia

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This show features rapid scene cuts, intense action sequences, and dramatic audio design typical of adult prestige television — 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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