Is Carry-On appropriate for children?

# Carry-On Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this thriller contains strong violence that may be intense for younger children. The plot involves terrorism and high-stakes action sequences with frequent fighting. Language and sexual content are minimal. Best suited for mature teenagers rather than children under 13.

What age is Carry-On suitable for?

Our verdict for Carry-On is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Carry-On safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2024

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, Action

Synopsis

An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Cast

Taron Egerton

Ethan Kopek

Jason Bateman

Traveler

Sofia Carson

Nora Parisi

Danielle Deadwyler

Elena Cole

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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