Raising Rick and Morty age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Rick and Morty age rating: Adult Swim rates the series TV-14 in the US, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 14, for suggestive dialogue, language, sexual situations, and violence. Most season 9 episodes on Adult Swim are TV-MA, and Disney+ lists the series as TV-MA. The UK's BBFC rates it 15, for strong language, bloody violence, sex references, and drug misuse. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 16 and up.
Rick and Morty at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Adult Swim: TV-14 DLSV; BBFC: 15 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
TV-14 V; BBFC: bloody violence - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No scary descriptor at series level - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
TV-14 L; BBFC: strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: sex references, drug misuse - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 15 for the series
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 | Adult Swim sci-fi cartoon (since 2013) about a scientist and his grandson source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (may be unsuitable under 14) — D, L, S, V, per Adult Swim; most season 9 episodes TV-MA source |
| US (Disney+) | TV-MA (mature audience only; may be unsuitable under 17) source |
| UK (BBFC) | 15 (no one under 15) — strong language, bloody violence, sex references, drug misuse source |
| Germany | 16, per JustWatch Germany; we couldn't confirm an FSK certificate source |
| Common Sense Media | 16+ — graphic cartoon violence, crude sexual talk, the grandfather's drinking |
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 Rick and Morty is about
Rick and Morty is an adult animated sci-fi sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's nighttime block. Rick Sanchez, a cynical scientist, drags his anxious grandson Morty on adventures across other planets and realities. It premiered on December 2, 2013. Season 9 aired from May 24 to July 26, 2026, and the show is renewed through season 12, according to Wikipedia. Roiland was fired in 2023, and new actors voice Rick and Morty from season 7.
Rick and Morty age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-14 on Adult Swim, TV-MA on Disney+, 15 in the UK.
- US (Adult Swim): TV-14, D, L, S, V; most season 9 episodes TV-MA.
- US (Disney+): TV-MA.
- UK (BBFC): 15 for every season.
- Germany: 16, per JustWatch; FSK not confirmed.
- Common Sense Media: 16+.
The BBFC's episode advice most often lists strong language, violence, and injury detail, and some episodes add suicide references. Common Sense Media describes frequent gunfire, creatures blown apart or dismembered, deaths played for laughs, crude sexual talk, and the grandfather's alcoholism at the center of the story.
Why young kids know Rick and Morty
Rick Sanchez was an outfit in Fortnite's Chapter 2 Season 7 Battle Pass in 2021, according to PC Gamer, and Rick and Morty joined the fighting game MultiVersus in 2022. Fortnite is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
The habit kids may copy: going along with it
Morty keeps following Rick into dangerous adventures; Common Sense Media says Rick bullies him into doing some pretty dangerous things.
Try tonight: two roads
Tell a short story: a friend wants to climb the high fence. Draw two roads on paper, one for "Yes, let's go" and one for "No, let's do something else." Ask your child where each road leads. In our program, this is the lesson "Two Roads": noticing that there's a choice.
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FAQ
What is Rick and Morty rated?
Adult Swim lists the series as TV-14, with most season 9 episodes TV-MA, and Disney+ lists it as TV-MA. The BBFC rates it 15.
Is Rick and Morty for kids?
It's made for Adult Swim's adult block and rated 15 by the BBFC for strong language, bloody violence, sex references, and drug misuse. Common Sense Media lists it for 16+.
What age is Rick and Morty for?
Ratings range from TV-14 on Adult Swim to TV-MA on Disney+, with 15 from the BBFC and 16+ from Common Sense Media.
Is there a Rick and Morty season 10?
Yes, the show is renewed through season 12, according to Wikipedia. As of October 2026, season 9 is the latest, which ended July 26, 2026.
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