Is GoldenEye appropriate for children?

# GoldenEye Parental Guide This PG-13 Bond film features intense action sequences with gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat that may be too strong for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the overall violence level and darker themes make it better suited for teenagers 13 and up rather than elementary-age children.

What age is GoldenEye suitable for?

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

Is GoldenEye 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

1995

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Adventure, Action, Thriller

Synopsis

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006, a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from a dangerous space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Xenia Onatopp, an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Cast

Pierce Brosnan

James Bond

Sean Bean

Alec Trevelyan

Izabella Scorupco

Natalya Simonova

Famke Janssen

Xenia Onatopp

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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