Is Hawaii Five-0 appropriate for children?

# Hawaii Five-0 Parental Guide Hawaii Five-0 is a crime drama with strong violence including gunfights, explosions, and intense action sequences that may be too intense for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the show's TV-14 rating and action-heavy plots make it better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is Hawaii Five-0 suitable for?

Our verdict for Hawaii Five-0 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Hawaii Five-0 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

2010

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to run his own task force (Five-0). Steve's team is joined by Chin Ho Kelly, Danny "Danno" Williams, and Kono Kalakaua.

Cast

Alex O'Loughlin

Steve McGarrett

Scott Caan

Danny 'Danno' Williams

Ian Anthony Dale

Adam Noshimuri

Meaghan Rath

Tani Rey

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This crime drama features fast-paced action sequences, quick scene cuts, intense music, and sudden loud sounds that create a high sensory load — not appropriate for infants and toddlers.

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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