Over the Garden Wall (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two brothers, Wirt and Greg, find themselves lost in the Unknown; a strange forest adrift in time. With the help of a wise old Woodsman and a foul-tempered bluebird named Beatrice, Wirt and Greg must travel across this strange land, in hope of finding their way home. Join them as they encounter surprises and obstacles on their journey through the wood.
TV-Y7 • 2014 • 1 season
Created by Patrick McHale (Adventure Time), the 10-episode tale follows two brothers, Wirt and Greg (voiced by Elijah Wood and Collin Dean), who mysteriously find themselves outside of the world they know and in a forest called the Unknown. In a Wizard of...
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Is Over the Garden Wall appropriate for kids?
Created by Patrick McHale (Adventure Time), the 10-episode tale follows two brothers, Wirt and Greg (voiced by Elijah Wood and Collin Dean), who mysteriously find themselves outside of the world they know and in a forest called the Unknown. In a Wizard of... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Over the Garden Wall
No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or dating jokes may appear.
Violence and gore in Over the Garden Wall
Mild-to-moderate mystery peril with monsters, chases, traps, scares, and comic action. No graphic violence.
Language in Over the Garden Wall
No strong language; mild insults, frightened dialogue, and tense mystery dialogue may occur.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Over the Garden Wall
There is no substance use depicted in this series. The brothers drink tea and eat candy, but there is no alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs shown.
Mature themes in Over the Garden Wall
Mild-to-moderate themes of fear, deception, teamwork, curiosity, courage, suspicion, and solving problems under pressure.
Scary moments in Over the Garden Wall
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Over the Garden Wall 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Over the Garden Wall appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Over the Garden Wall is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7. Created by Patrick McHale (Adventure Time), the 10-episode tale follows two brothers, Wirt and Greg (voiced by Elijah Wood and Collin Dean), who mysteriously find themselves outside of the world they know and in a…
What age rating does Over the Garden Wall have?
Over the Garden Wall is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Over the Garden Wall about?
Created by Patrick McHale (Adventure Time), the 10-episode tale follows two brothers, Wirt and Greg (voiced by Elijah Wood and Collin Dean), who mysteriously find themselves outside of the world they know and in a forest called the Unknown. In a Wizard of...
How many seasons does Over the Garden Wall have?
Over the Garden Wall has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Over the Garden Wall?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Over the Garden Wall.
How violent is Over the Garden Wall?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Over the Garden Wall per our reviewers.
Is the language in Over the Garden Wall appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Over the Garden Wall.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Over the Garden Wall?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Over the Garden Wall.
What mature themes appear in Over the Garden Wall?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Over the Garden Wall.
Where can I read the full Over the Garden Wall parent guide?
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