Is Felon appropriate for children?

# Felon - Parental Guide This R-rated prison drama depicts intense violence and strong language throughout. It follows a family man navigating brutal life behind bars, with graphic fight scenes and disturbing content that would upset most children. Best suited for mature teens and adults only, not recommended for younger viewers.

What age is Felon suitable for?

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

Is Felon safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2008

Rating

Genre

Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action

Synopsis

A family man convicted of killing an intruder must cope with life afterward in the violent penal system.

Cast

Stephen Dorff

Wade Porter

Val Kilmer

John Smith

Harold Perrineau

Lt. Jackson

Marisol Nichols

Laura Porter

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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Not recommended

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