Is Faraway Downs appropriate for children?

# Faraway Downs - Parent Guide This TV-14 drama follows an English widow fighting to keep her Australian ranch from ruthless cattle barons. While language is mild and sexual content is minimal, the strong violence may be intense for younger children. Best suited for mature teens 14+, particularly those interested in Westerns or period dramas.

What age is Faraway Downs suitable for?

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

Is Faraway Downs safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2023

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama, Western

Synopsis

The story of an English aristocrat, Lady Sarah Ashley, who inherits a large cattle ranch in Australia after her husband dies. When Australian cattle barons plot to take her land, she joins forces with a cattle drover to protect her ranch.

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Lady Sarah Ashley

Hugh Jackman

Drover

David Wenham

Neil Fletcher

Bryan Brown

King Carney

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a live-action drama with mature themes designed for teenagers, not infants or toddlers — it features typical TV pacing with action sequences, dialogue-heavy scenes, and content unsuitable for young children.

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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