Is USS Christmas appropriate for children?

"USS Christmas" is a family-friendly TV movie with no objectionable content—no profanity, violence, or sexual material. It follows a reporter solving a mystery aboard a Navy ship during the holidays. The mild, adventure-based storyline and romance make it appropriate for most children, particularly those ages 10 and up.

What age is USS Christmas suitable for?

Our verdict for USS Christmas is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is USS Christmas safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Mild

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2020

Rating

Genre

TV Movie, Mystery

Synopsis

Maddie, a reporter for a Norfolk newspaper, embarks on a Tiger Cruise during Christmastime where she meets a handsome naval officer and stumbles upon a mystery in the ship’s archive room.

Cast

Jen Lilley

Maddie Contino

Trevor Donovan

Lt. Billy Jenkins

Barbara Niven

Elizabeth

Stefanie Butler

Lt. Amelia Breslin

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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