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Madeline (1988) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A young girl embarks on a series of misadventures, causing her friends and teachers to be worrisome. Based on the children's books by Ludwig Bemelmans.

TV-Y7-FV • 1988 • 3 seasons

5.8
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Age
8+

Based on the children's books created by Ludwig Bemelmans, this animated series follows the adventures of little red-haired Madeline and her friends in their Paris school. Despite being the smallest girl in Miss Clavel's boarding school, Madeline manages...

Cast

Andrea Libman
Andrea Libman
Stevie Vallance
Stevie Vallance
French Tickner
French Tickner
Christopher Gaze
Christopher Gaze
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Michael Monroe Heyward
Kyle Labine
Kyle Labine
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Is Madeline appropriate for kids?

Based on the children's books created by Ludwig Bemelmans, this animated series follows the adventures of little red-haired Madeline and her friends in their Paris school. Despite being the smallest girl in Miss Clavel's boarding school, Madeline manages... 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 8/10

Sex and nudity in Madeline

This season contains no graphic sexual content or nudity. On rare occasions, very mild school-age crushes or brief flirtatious jokes may appear for character development during social outings. The relationships emphasize innocent friendship and teamwork, staying entirely appropriate for a young audience.

Violence and gore in Madeline

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in Madeline

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Madeline

The series focuses on educational adventures and contains no prominent substance use or depictions of drugs and alcohol. The dialogue centers on problem-solving and teamwork as the characters navigate stylized peril and interactions with villains. The tone remains appropriate for children, emphasizing lessons about responsibility and friendship.

Mature themes in Madeline

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in Madeline

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

Bontent's parent guide suggests Madeline is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Based on the children's books created by Ludwig Bemelmans, this animated series follows the adventures of little red-haired Madeline and her friends in their Paris school. Despite being the smallest girl in Miss…

What age rating does Madeline have?

Madeline is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Madeline about?

Based on the children's books created by Ludwig Bemelmans, this animated series follows the adventures of little red-haired Madeline and her friends in their Paris school. Despite being the smallest girl in Miss Clavel's boarding school, Madeline manages...

How many seasons does Madeline have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Madeline?

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

How violent is Madeline?

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

Is the language in Madeline appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Madeline.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Madeline?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Madeline.

What mature themes appear in Madeline?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Madeline.

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