Crusoe (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Crusoe is a television adventure drama based loosely on the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The series' 13 episodes aired on NBC during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season. It follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe: a man who has been shipwrecked on an island for six years and is desperate to return home to his wife and children. His lone companion is Friday, a native whom Crusoe rescued and taught English.

TV-PG • 2008 • 1 season

Age

10+

Crusoe is a live-action adventure drama based on the classic novel, centering on a man struggling to survive on a remote island and return to his family. The series is rated TV-PG primarily for stylized action, including swordplay, archery, and peril related to island survival. It features no significant sexual content, nudity, or foul language, making it suitable for older children and teens who enjoy historical adventure. Parents… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sam Neill

Philip Winchester

Tongayi Chirisa

Joaquim de Almeida

Sean Bean

Anna Walton

Mía Maestro

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Is Crusoe appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Crusoe

Sexual content is absent. There are occasional scenes featuring characters shirtless, but there is no nudity or sexual situations.

Violence and gore in Crusoe

Violence consists of moderate action-adventure elements, including swordplay, gunfights, and fistfights. While characters are occasionally wounded by arrows or traps, blood is minimal and the violence is not graphic.

Language in Crusoe

Language is absent, with no profanity used throughout the season.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Crusoe

Alcohol use is limited to occasional, brief depictions of drinking, consistent with the historical setting of the show.

Mature themes in Crusoe

Themes revolve around survival, isolation, and dangerous encounters with mutineers or hostile warriors. These situations create a sense of mild, ongoing tension suitable for a family-adventure audience.

Scary moments in Crusoe

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Crusoe yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crusoe appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Crusoe is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Crusoe is a live-action adventure drama based on the classic novel, centering on a man struggling to survive on a remote island and return to his family. The series is rated TV-PG primarily for stylized action…

What age rating does Crusoe have?

Crusoe is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Crusoe about?

How many seasons does Crusoe have?

Crusoe has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Crusoe?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Crusoe.

How violent is Crusoe?

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

Is the language in Crusoe appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Crusoe.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Crusoe?