Is Tulsa King appropriate for children?

# Tulsa King – Parental Guide "Tulsa King" follows a mafia boss adjusting to life in Oklahoma and contains strong violence, frequent profanity, and moderate sexual content throughout. The TV-MA rating reflects its adult themes and isn't suitable for children or teens. Parents should watch independently first if considering it for older teenagers.

What age is Tulsa King suitable for?

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

Is Tulsa King 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

2022

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

New York mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi is released from prison after 25 years and exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew.

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Dwight 'The General' Manfredi

Martin Starr

Lawrence 'Bodhi' Geigerman

Jay Will

Tyson Mitchell

Annabella Sciorra

Joanne

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is an adult crime drama with standard TV pacing, dialogue-driven scenes, and occasional intense moments — not appropriate for infants or toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

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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