Is The King appropriate for children?

# The King - Parental Guide "The King" is an R-rated historical drama featuring strong violence and language unsuitable for children. The film contains battle scenes, brutal warfare, and moderate sexual content. It's best reserved for mature teenagers and adults interested in historical war dramas.

What age is The King suitable for?

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

Is The King 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

2019

Rating

Genre

Drama, History, War

Synopsis

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Cast

Timothée Chalamet

Hal

Joel Edgerton

Falstaff

Sean Harris

William

Tom Glynn-Carney

Hotspur

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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