Raising We Were Liars age rating: what parents should know
We Were Liars age rating: the series is rated TV-14 on Prime Video in the US, which lists nudity, violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language and sexual content. The UK's BBFC rated its first episode 15 for strong language. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 14 and up. It's based on E. Lockhart's 2014 novel and premiered on June 18, 2025.
We Were Liars at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Prime Video: TV-14; BBFC: 15 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
Prime Video: violence - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No threat descriptor in Prime Video or BBFC - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
Prime Video: foul language; BBFC: strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
Prime Video: sexual content, substance use - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 15
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 | Prime Video psychological thriller series (2025), based on E. Lockhart's novel source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (parents strongly cautioned; may be unsuitable for children under 14), per the Prime Video US page; content: nudity, violence, substance use, alcohol, smoking, foul language, sexual content source |
| UK (BBFC) | 15 (no one under 15) — strong language (episode 1, Amazon) source |
| Germany (FSK) | We couldn't find this series in the FSK database source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — fights, guns, sex (no nudity), teen drinking, pain-pill dependency |
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 We Were Liars is about
We Were Liars is a psychological thriller series based on E. Lockhart's 2014 novel; it premiered on Prime Video on June 18, 2025, and was renewed for a second season in September 2025, per Wikipedia. Common Sense Media says Cadence Sinclair (Emily Alyn Lind), her cousins and a family friend spend summers on a private island, until Cadence is found near death on the beach with no memory of what happened.
We Were Liars age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-14 on Prime Video in the US, 15 in the UK.
- US: TV-14 on Prime Video, which lists nudity, violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language and sexual content.
- UK (BBFC): 15 for episode 1, strong language.
Common Sense Media describes fistfights, injuries and guns, language including "f--k," and characters who discuss sexting, kiss and have sex with no nudity. Teens drink, and a character becomes dependent on pain pills. Common Sense Media's own listing shows the series as TV-MA.
Is there a We Were Liars season 2?
Short answer: Yes. Prime Video renewed the series for a second season in September 2025, per Wikipedia. As of October 2026, we couldn't confirm a release date.
The habit kids may copy: covering it up
The teens hide what happened and tell different versions of the truth.
Try tonight: the oops talk
Tell your child about a small mistake you made today. Then ask: "Did anything go oops for you today?" Thank them for telling, whatever it was. In our program, this is the lesson "My Fort": the rules I keep.
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FAQ
What is We Were Liars rated?
TV-14 on Prime Video in the US. The BBFC rated episode 1 15 in the UK.
What age is We Were Liars for?
The US rating is TV-14, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 14. Common Sense Media lists it for 14+.
Where can I watch We Were Liars?
It's a Prime Video series; it premiered there on June 18, 2025.
Is We Were Liars based on a book?
Yes, the 2014 novel We Were Liars by E. Lockhart.
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