Raising Max and Ruby: age rating and what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Max and Ruby is rated TV-Y, meaning designed for all children, on the Apple TV US page for Max & Ruby, and the UK's BBFC rated it U, with no material likely to offend or harm. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 3 and up, with no violence, language, sex or drinking. It notes that Max and Ruby have no parents on screen and that the show never addresses it; Ruby, the older sister, looks after Max.
Max & Ruby at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
Apple TV: TV-Y; BBFC: U - –Violence in rating descriptors
No descriptors in TV-Y or BBFC U - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No descriptors in TV-Y or BBFC U - –Bad language in rating descriptors
No descriptors in TV-Y or BBFC U - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
No descriptors in TV-Y or BBFC U - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: U
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 | Canadian animated preschool series about two bunny siblings |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-Y (designed for all children) on the Apple TV US page; studio Nickelodeon, 5 seasons listed source |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal) — no material likely to offend or harm source |
| Common Sense Media | 3+ (an independent nonprofit's age guidance) |
| Run | On Nick Jr. in the US from August 26, 2002; 130 half-hour episodes, the last in 2020, per Wikipedia 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 is Max and Ruby?
Short answer: A preschool cartoon about two bunny siblings, based on Rosemary Wells's picture books.
Nelvana made it in Canada; it first aired in the US on the Nick Jr. block on August 26, 2002, and 130 half-hour episodes were made, the last in 2020, according to Wikipedia. Apple TV's first episode includes "Ruby's Piano Practice," in which Ruby needs to practice for a recital but Max keeps interrupting her.
Max and Ruby age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-Y in the US, U in the UK, and Common Sense Media says 3+.
- US: TV-Y on Apple TV.
- UK (BBFC): U, no material likely to offend or harm.
- Common Sense Media: 3+.
Common Sense Media lists no violence, language, sex, drinking or products. It says Ruby is responsible for herself and her little brother. Its parent reviews describe the show as low-key and say its picture of sibling dynamics is both amusing and concerning to some parents.
Where are Max and Ruby's parents?
Short answer: They don't appear, and the show doesn't explain it.
Common Sense Media notes that Max and Ruby have no parents on screen and that the subject is never addressed. Ruby takes care of Max.
The habit kids may copy: the big sister plan
Ruby makes a plan, Max wants something else, and Max's way often wins in the end.
Try tonight: same rules for both
Play a simple game with a sibling or with you, like taking turns building one tower. Before you start, ask: "What's fair? Same rules for everyone?" Agree on one rule together and keep it. In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": fair means the same rules for everyone.
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FAQ
What is Max and Ruby rated?
TV-Y on the Apple TV US page and U in the UK.
What age is Max and Ruby for?
There's no age limit on TV-Y. Common Sense Media lists the show for ages 3 and up.
Where are Max and Ruby's parents?
They don't appear. Common Sense Media notes the show never addresses it.
How many episodes of Max and Ruby are there?
130 half-hour episodes, aired from 2002 to 2020 in the US, according to Wikipedia.
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