Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children appropriate for children?

# Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children A teenager discovers a magical island inhabited by orphans with special abilities who face danger from supernatural creatures. The PG-13 film contains moderate action violence and mildly scary moments that may unsettle younger children, though it's generally family-friendly. Best suited for children ages 10+.

What age is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children suitable for?

Our verdict for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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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, Drama, Family

Synopsis

A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.

Cast

Eva Green

Miss Peregrine

Asa Butterfield

Jacob Portman

Samuel L. Jackson

Barron

Judi Dench

Miss Avocet

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This film features fantasy action sequences, quick cuts between scenes, dramatic music, and intense moments that create a moderate-to-high sensory experience inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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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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