Is Star Trek: Voyager appropriate for children?

Star Trek: Voyager follows a Starfleet crew stranded 75 years from home, featuring strong sci-fi action and combat violence that may be intense for younger children. The show contains no profanity, sexual content, or horror elements, making it suitable for mature pre-teens and teenagers, though parents should preview episodes first.

What age is Star Trek: Voyager suitable for?

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

Is Star Trek: Voyager safe for children?

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

1995

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.

Cast

Kate Mulgrew

Kathryn Janeway

Robert Beltran

Chakotay

Roxann Dawson

B'Elanna Torres

Robert Duncan McNeill

Tom Paris

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is an adult sci-fi drama with standard TV pacing, action sequences, and dialogue speed that is not designed for infants or toddlers and may be overstimulating for very young children.

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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