Amazing Stories (1985) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Amazing Stories
Rating: 7.5

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

TV-PG • 1985 • 2 seasons

7.5

200+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

As one experience ends, another adventure begins… in the extraordinary worlds of Amazing Stories ! From acclaimed director-producer Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment comes the Emmy Award-winning TV series. Join a roster of cinema's most illustrious...

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Is Amazing Stories appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Amazing Stories

No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.

Violence and gore in Amazing Stories

Moderate fantasy, sci-fi, or martial-arts violence with battles, weapons, explosions, injuries, monsters, and sustained peril. Gore is not expected to be graphic.

Language in Amazing Stories

Mild-to-moderate insults, threats, arguments, and intense action dialogue may occur. Strong profanity is not expected to be frequent.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Amazing Stories

No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.

Mature themes in Amazing Stories

Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.

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Is Amazing Stories appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Amazing Stories is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. As one experience ends, another adventure begins… in the extraordinary worlds of Amazing Stories ! From acclaimed director-producer Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment comes the Emmy Award-winning TV series. Join…

What age rating does Amazing Stories have?

Amazing Stories is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Amazing Stories about?

How many seasons does Amazing Stories have?

Amazing Stories has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Amazing Stories?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Amazing Stories.

How violent is Amazing Stories?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Amazing Stories per our reviewers.

Is the language in Amazing Stories appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Amazing Stories.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Amazing Stories?