Road to Avonlea (1990) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Road to Avonlea
Rating: 8.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, in the early 20th century, 10-year-old Montreal heiress Sara Stanley is sent by her wealthy father to live with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King, to be near her late mother's side of the family.

TV-PG • 1990 • 7 seasons

8.2

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

Based on a series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables , Road to Avonlea follows a young rich girl as she is sent to live with relatives in the fictional town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island in the early 1900s. Sara Stanley...

Cast

Sarah Polley

Jackie Burroughs

Lally Cadeau

Cedric Smith

Gema Zamprogna

Mag Ruffman

Zachary Bennett

Patricia Hamilton

Michael Mahonen

Heather Brown

Maja Ardal

Kyle Labine

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Is Road to Avonlea appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Road to Avonlea

No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.

Violence and gore in Road to Avonlea

Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.

Language in Road to Avonlea

The series contains no strong profanity or coarse language. Dialogue focuses on period-appropriate etiquette, though characters occasionally engage in mild insults, sarcasm, and playful teasing. Verbal conflicts and arguments are common between the children and the stern adults of Avonlea, but the vocabulary remains suitable for a general audience.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Road to Avonlea

No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.

Mature themes in Road to Avonlea

Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.

Scary moments in Road to Avonlea

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Road to Avonlea 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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Is Road to Avonlea appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Road to Avonlea is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Based on a series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables , Road to Avonlea follows a young rich girl as she is sent to live with relatives in the fictional town of Avonlea, Prince Edward…

What age rating does Road to Avonlea have?

Road to Avonlea is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

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How many seasons does Road to Avonlea have?

Road to Avonlea has 7 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Road to Avonlea?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Road to Avonlea.

How violent is Road to Avonlea?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Road to Avonlea per our reviewers.

Is the language in Road to Avonlea appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Road to Avonlea.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Road to Avonlea?