Is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City appropriate for children?

# Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City This R-rated horror film contains strong violence, gore, and language unsuitable for children. Expect intense zombie attacks, graphic injuries, and a dark, frightening atmosphere throughout. The moderate sexual content and relentless scares make this appropriate only for mature teenagers comfortable with horror.

What age is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City suitable for?

Our verdict for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City safe for children?

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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2021

Rating

Genre

Action, Horror, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

Cast

Kaya Scodelario

Claire Redfield

Hannah John-Kamen

Jill Valentine

Robbie Amell

Chris Redfield

Tom Hopper

Albert Wesker

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

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