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Dungeons & Dragons (1983) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Six friends are transported into the Dungeons & Dragons realm and must try to find a way home with the help of their guide 'Dungeon Master'.

TV-PG • 1983 • 3 seasons

7.9
200+
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Age
12+

Animated series based on the extremely popular TSR role-playing game.

Cast

Willie Aames
Willie Aames
Don Most
Don Most
Adam Rich
Adam Rich
Peter Cullen
Peter Cullen
Teddy Field III
Teddy Field III
Katie Leigh
Katie Leigh
Sidney Miller
Sidney Miller
TG
Tonia Gayle Smith
Frank Welker
Frank Welker
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Is Dungeons & Dragons appropriate for kids?

Animated series based on the extremely popular TSR role-playing game. Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Dungeons & Dragons

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

Violence and gore in Dungeons & Dragons

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 Dungeons & Dragons

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 Dungeons & Dragons

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

Mature themes in Dungeons & Dragons

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dungeons & Dragons appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dungeons & Dragons is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Animated series based on the extremely popular TSR role-playing game.

What age rating does Dungeons & Dragons have?

Dungeons & Dragons is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Dungeons & Dragons about?

Animated series based on the extremely popular TSR role-playing game.

How many seasons does Dungeons & Dragons have?

Dungeons & Dragons has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Dungeons & Dragons?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Dungeons & Dragons.

How violent is Dungeons & Dragons?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Dungeons & Dragons per our reviewers.

Is the language in Dungeons & Dragons appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Dungeons & Dragons.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dungeons & Dragons?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Dungeons & Dragons.

What mature themes appear in Dungeons & Dragons?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Dungeons & Dragons.

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