Is The Saint appropriate for children?

# The Saint - Parental Guide Roger Moore stars as a charming thief who steals from criminals to help the needy. While the show contains strong action and violence with no language or sexual content, the frequent fight scenes and dangerous situations make it better suited for older children and teens rather than younger viewers.

What age is The Saint suitable for?

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

Is The Saint safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

1962

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.

Cast

Roger Moore

Simon Templar

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

A 1962 live-action crime drama with natural pacing, minimal visual effects, and dialogue-driven storytelling that lacks the rapid cuts and sensory intensity of modern children's programming.

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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