Macken (1986) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Macken
Rating: 7.5

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Macken is a Swedish 6-part musical sit-com that ran on SVT in 1986. The local authority wants to close down Roy and Roger's gas station and instead build a motorway where it is positioned. Roy and Roger try to stop it, of course. Will they succeed? Will they find the mysteriously lost white Opel?

TV-PG • 1986 • 1 season

7.5

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Macken is a classic Swedish musical sitcom from the 1980s, whose home-country rating is equivalent to being suitable for all ages. The series is very light on content concerns, focusing on quirky humor, musical numbers, and eccentric characters visiting a small gas station. Parents should know that there is no significant violence, sexual content, or substance use to speak of. Language is similarly very mild, in line with its… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Anders Eriksson

Jan Rippe

Knut Agnred

Claes Eriksson

Per Fritzell

Kerstin Granlund

Peter Rangmar

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Is Macken appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Mild 2/10

Sex and nudity in Macken

Sexual content is absent. There is no innuendo, nudity, or suggestive behavior. Romantic interactions are extremely subtle and innocent.

Violence and gore in Macken

Violence is absent from this season. There are no fights, injuries, or scenes of peril.

Language in Macken

Language is very mild. There are no instances of profanity, only very infrequent and mild exclamations that are not offensive.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Macken

Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes and there are scenes where characters drink beer in social settings, but never to the point of intoxication. This reflects typical casual use for the period and is not glorified or shown in excess.

Mature themes in Macken

Themes are generally light, focusing on friendship, community, and the mundane frustrations of daily life and work. There are no heavy or traumatic themes explored.

Scary moments in Macken

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Macken 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 Macken appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Macken is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. Macken is a classic Swedish musical sitcom from the 1980s, whose home-country rating is equivalent to being suitable for all ages. The series is very light on content concerns, focusing on quirky humor, musical numbers…

What age rating does Macken have?

Macken is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Macken about?

How many seasons does Macken have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Macken?

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

How violent is Macken?

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

Is the language in Macken appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Macken.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Macken?