Is Starsky & Hutch appropriate for children?

# Starsky & Hutch Parental Guide This TV-14 crime drama follows two detectives fighting crime in Bay City with frequent strong violence including shootouts and fights. Language and sexual content are mild, but the intense action sequences may be too much for younger children. Best suited for mature teens who can handle gritty police procedurals.

What age is Starsky & Hutch suitable for?

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

Is Starsky & Hutch 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

1975

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

Synopsis

Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City.

Cast

David Soul

Kenneth Hutchinson

Paul Michael Glaser

David Starsky

Antonio Fargas

Huggy Bear Brown

Bernie Hamilton

Harold Dobey

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a 1970s live-action crime drama with moderate pacing typical of that era, including action sequences and dramatic moments, but not designed for young children and not appropriate for infants or toddlers due to mature content.

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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