Raising Amazing World of Gumball age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Amazing World of Gumball age rating: the original Cartoon Network series is rated TV-Y7-FV in the US, meaning designed for children 7 and older, with fantasy violence. The UK's BBFC rates the series PG for violence. The 2025 Hulu spin-off, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, is listed as TV-G in the US and PG in the UK. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the original for 8+ and the spin-off for 10+.
The Amazing World of Gumball at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
TV-Y7-FV; BBFC: PG - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
TV-Y7-FV: fantasy violence; BBFC: violence - –Scary content in rating descriptors
Series: none; some BBFC episodes: scary scenes - –Bad language in rating descriptors
None in series-level ratings - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in series-level ratings - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG; Germany not confirmed
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 comedy series on Cartoon Network (2011–), about a cat named Gumball |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-Y7-FV (designed for children 7 and older; FV = fantasy violence), per Rotten Tomatoes |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (parental guidance; no age limit) — violence; episodes range from U to PG source |
| Spin-off (Hulu, 2025) | The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball: US TV-G (per Rotten Tomatoes); BBFC PG — violence, threat source |
| Common Sense Media | Original 8+; Wonderfully Weird World 10+ |
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 The Amazing World of Gumball is about
It's an animated comedy about Gumball, a 12-year-old cat, and his adopted brother Darwin, a fish, in the town of Elmore. It ran on Cartoon Network in six seasons, starting in 2011, with a mix of cartoon styles and real-world backgrounds. A spin-off, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, premiered on Hulu on July 28, 2025, with a second season from December 22, 2025.
Amazing World of Gumball age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for ages 7 and up in the US and PG in the UK.
- US: TV-Y7-FV, designed for children 7 and older, with fantasy violence (per Rotten Tomatoes).
- UK (BBFC): PG for violence at the series level. Episodes range from U to PG; some PG episodes list scary scenes, and a few list sex or drug references.
- Common Sense Media: 8+. It notes slapstick in which characters, including family members, get hurt for laughs; words like "stupid," "butt," and "loser"; and male characters sometimes shown in underwear or naked with a blur.
What about The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball?
Short answer: It's listed as TV-G in the US and rated PG in the UK, with Common Sense Media at 10+.
Common Sense Media describes it as satire aimed at slightly older kids, with characters dating, unfinished "What the…", and a few scenes that appear to mimic drug-taking, such as inhaling or sniffing. The BBFC rates it PG for violence and threat.
The habit kids may copy: pranks
Common Sense Media describes Gumball and Darwin as troublemakers who play pranks. A prank is funny for the one who plays it; not always for the one it happens to.
Try tonight: the funny-for-both test
Make up a silly joke together. Before telling it, ask: "Will it be funny for them too?" In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What age is The Amazing World of Gumball for?
It's rated TV-Y7-FV in the US (designed for children 7 and older) and PG in the UK. Common Sense Media lists it for 8 and up.
What is The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball rated?
Rotten Tomatoes lists it as TV-G in the US; the BBFC rates it PG for violence and threat. Common Sense Media lists 10+.
Where can you watch the new Gumball series?
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball premiered on Hulu in the US on July 28, 2025; outside the US it airs on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.
Why is Gumball rated PG in the UK?
The BBFC rates the series PG for violence. Some episodes also list scary scenes, rude humour, or language.
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