Is Doctor Strange appropriate for children?

Doctor Strange is a PG-13 action-fantasy with strong violence including intense fight scenes and magical attacks that may frighten younger children. The plot involves adult themes like addiction and ego, and the visually complex magical sequences could be disorienting. Best suited for children 13 and up who enjoy superhero films.

What age is Doctor Strange suitable for?

Our verdict for Doctor Strange is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Doctor Strange 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

2016

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Fantasy, Adventure, Action

Synopsis

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

Dr. Stephen Strange

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Mordo

Rachel McAdams

Dr. Christine Palmer

Benedict Wong

Wong

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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Parents also checked

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Generally safe

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Not recommended

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Not recommended

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Generally safe

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