Spider-Man (1994) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Spider-Man
Rating: 8.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the struggles of his personal life.

TV-Y7-FV • 1994 • 5 seasons

8.3

1K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Spider-Man (1994) tells the story of a 19-year-old Peter Parker in his first year at Empire State University, and his alter-ego Spider-Man. The show features Spider-Man's classic villains, including the Kingpin, the Green Goblin, the Lizard, the Scorpion,...

Cast

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Sara Ballantine

Jennifer Hale

Ed Asner

Rodney Saulsberry

Roscoe Lee Browne

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Is Spider-Man appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Spider-Man

This season contains no sexual content or nudity whatsoever. The narrative occasionally features mild crush-related jokes or harmless flirtations typical of a teen-oriented superhero show. Characters may express romantic interest through lighthearted banter, but the focus remains strictly on friendship and crime-fighting.

Violence and gore in Spider-Man

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

Language in Spider-Man

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

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Spider-Man

There is no prominent substance use or drug references throughout the season. The dialogue remains appropriate for a young audience, focusing primarily on superhero teamwork and lessons about responsibility. The tone is consistently action-oriented without any depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.

Mature themes in Spider-Man

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

Scary moments in Spider-Man

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Spider-Man 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 Spider-Man appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Spider-Man is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Spider-Man (1994) tells the story of a 19-year-old Peter Parker in his first year at Empire State University, and his alter-ego Spider-Man. The show features Spider-Man's classic villains, including the Kingpin, the…

What age rating does Spider-Man have?

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

What is Spider-Man about?

How many seasons does Spider-Man have?

Spider-Man has 5 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Spider-Man?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Spider-Man.

How violent is Spider-Man?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Spider-Man per our reviewers.

Is the language in Spider-Man appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Spider-Man.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Spider-Man?