The Underground Railroad age rating: Is the series okay for kids?

The adaptation of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead is now on Amazon. Can you watch it with your kids? What is The Underground Railroad age rating?

When a show is based on a novel, people want to see the adaptation. That’s the same right here.

The book the series is based on is one read by teenagers. It’s a YA book, bringing us a beautiful and fantastical world. So, that means the teenagers will want to see the series.

You’ll want to watch the series, but is it one that your children can watch with you? It’s worth taking a look at The Underground Railroad age rating. Sometimes, adaptations are made slightly older due to the way things appear on screen.

What is The Underground Railroad age rating?

The good news is that this is a series that young fans of the original novel will be able to enjoy. It’s officially given a TV-14 rating, which means it’s suitable for ages 14 and up. However, there may be some younger children who are mature enough to watch the series.

It’s going to be something you’ll want to consider when watching with your own children. Do you think they’re old enough?

Just as a guide, TV-14 is the age rating for the majority of broadcast network shows. They’re aired at times that some children may still be up, which means a lack of nudity and adult themes. It also usually means the violence is kept to a minimum, but there will be some there. There won’t be the graphic violence as shown in the likes of The Boys and Them.

I’d always recommend watching a series first, or at least the first episode. This will give you an idea as to whether it’s suitable for your children.

The Underground Railroad is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.