Is The Orville appropriate for children?

# The Orville - Parental Guide *The Orville* is a sci-fi comedy-drama set 400 years in the future following a starship crew. While it has a TV-14 rating with only mild language and sexual content, the strong violence and overall mature themes make it better suited for older teens rather than younger children.

What age is The Orville suitable for?

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

Is The Orville 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

Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Synopsis

Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.

Cast

Seth MacFarlane

Capt. Ed Mercer

Adrianne Palicki

Cmdr. Kelly Grayson

Penny Johnson Jerald

Dr. Claire Finn

Scott Grimes

Lt. Gordon Malloy

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult sci-fi drama features fast-paced action sequences, rapid dialogue, complex visual effects, and dramatic sound design — completely 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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