Is Boardwalk Empire appropriate for children?

# Trading Places - Parental Guide This 1980s comedy features frequent strong language, sexual content, and violence that make it unsuitable for children. The plot involves con artists and deception, with scenes depicting moderate horror elements. The R rating is well-deserved, and this film is best reserved for mature teens and adults only.

What age is Boardwalk Empire suitable for?

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

Is Boardwalk Empire 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 TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1983

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.

Cast

Steve Buscemi

Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson

Kelly Macdonald

Margaret Schroeder / Margaret Thompson

Michael Shannon

Nelson Van Alden

Shea Whigham

Elias 'Eli' Thompson

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is an adult drama series with dialogue-driven scenes and moderate pacing, not designed for young children, but it lacks the rapid cuts and intense sensory stimulation of modern high-stimulus content.

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

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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