G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An elite team of soldiers thwart the evil Cobra organization's desire for world domination at every turn, cleverly stopping them from controlling the weather, creating unstoppable weapons, and genetically engineering super-warriors.
TV-PG • 1983 • 4 seasons
G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly trained special mission force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe was a successful cartoon based on the popular...
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Is G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero appropriate for kids?
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Sex and nudity in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.
Violence and gore in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
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 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
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 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.
Mature themes in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly trained special mission force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe was a…
What age rating does G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero have?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero about?
G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring highly trained special mission force. Its purpose: to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe was a successful cartoon based on the popular...
How many seasons does G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero have?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero has 4 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
How violent is G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
Violence isn't a standout concern across G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero per our reviewers.
Is the language in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
What mature themes appear in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.
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