Is Six Feet Under appropriate for children?

# Six Feet Under - Parental Guide This mature drama about a family-run funeral home contains strong language, violence, and sexual content throughout. Themes include death, grief, and adult relationships explored in graphic detail. The show is designed for adult viewers and is not appropriate for children due to its dark tone and explicit content.

What age is Six Feet Under suitable for?

Our verdict for Six Feet Under is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Six Feet Under 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

2001

Rating

TV-MA

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least as challenging as—and far less predictable than—the one inside.

Cast

Peter Krause

Nate Fisher

Michael C. Hall

David Fisher

Frances Conroy

Ruth Fisher

Lauren Ambrose

Claire Fisher

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult drama features rapid scene cuts, intense dialogue, dark themes, and sudden tonal shifts designed for mature audiences — completely inappropriate 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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