Raising Gravity Falls age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Gravity Falls age rating: the series is rated TV-Y7 in the US, meaning directed to children 7 and older, per Rotten Tomatoes. We couldn't find a UK BBFC or German rating. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 8 and up, citing a spooky feel and run-ins with monsters such as zombies and lake monsters. The show ran two seasons and ended in February 2016.
Gravity Falls at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
TV-Y7 per Rotten Tomatoes - –Violence in rating descriptors
No violence descriptor found - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No rating descriptor found; CSM: spooky - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in ratings found - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in ratings found - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
No BBFC or FSK rating found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Animated Disney mystery comedy (2012–2016) about twins spending a summer in a strange town |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-Y7 (directed to children 7 and older), per Rotten Tomatoes |
| UK (BBFC) | No BBFC rating found |
| Common Sense Media | 8+ — supernatural creatures, spooky scenes |
| Status | Ended: the final episode aired February 15, 2016, on Disney XD source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Gravity Falls is about
It's an animated Disney mystery comedy about twins Dipper and Mabel Pines, who spend the summer with their great-uncle, Grunkle Stan, in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. It premiered on Disney Channel in 2012 and ran two seasons. The final episode aired on Disney XD on February 15, 2016; creator Alex Hirsch said the show wasn't cancelled, it was finished.
Gravity Falls age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for ages 7 and up in the US, and Common Sense Media lists 8+.
- US: TV-Y7, directed to children 7 and older (per Rotten Tomatoes).
- UK and Germany: we couldn't find a BBFC or FSK rating.
- Common Sense Media: 8+. It says the humor suits older kids and tweens, many scenes have a spooky feel, and characters meet supernatural creatures such as zombies and lake monsters. "Butt" and "heck" are the strongest words. Mabel is always looking for love.
Is Gravity Falls scary?
Short answer: Common Sense Media says its monsters and spooky scenes may be too much for kids who scare easily.
The US rating, TV-Y7, is for children 7 and older. We couldn't find a rating descriptor for scary content.
The habit kids may copy: Grunkle Stan's deals
Common Sense Media notes that Stan is known to put his love of money first. His tourist-trap tricks are played as jokes.
Try tonight: shadow or monster?
Turn off the light and make a hand shadow on the wall. Ask: "Is it a monster, or is it a shadow? Let's check." Then turn the light back on. In our program, this is the lesson "True or Made Up": checking a fear against the facts.
Who makes it: Disney Channel. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
What age is Gravity Falls for?
It's rated TV-Y7 in the US, for children 7 and older. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 8 and up.
Is Gravity Falls scary?
Common Sense Media notes a spooky feel and encounters with monsters such as zombies and lake monsters, which may be too much for sensitive kids.
Is Gravity Falls over?
Yes. The final episode, "Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls," aired on Disney XD on February 15, 2016.
Does Gravity Falls have bad language?
Common Sense Media says "butt" and "heck" are as strong as it gets.
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