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

Name: Superman
Rating: 7.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

One of the greatest superheroes of all time, Superman, takes to the air in this action-packed animated series. Disguised as Clark Kent, Superman uses his powers to overcome the forces of evil in a tireless crusade against crime and injustice.

TV-PG • 1988 • 1 season

7.0

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

12+

Superman is a 1988 animated Saturday morning television series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions and Warner Bros. Television that aired on CBS featuring the DC Comics superhero of the same name (coinciding with the character's 50th anniversary, along...

Cast

Beau Weaver

Ginny McSwain

Mark L. Taylor

Michael Bell

Alan Oppenheimer

Tress MacNeille

Lynne Marie Stewart

Stanley Ralph Ross

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Superman

No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.

Violence and gore in Superman

Moderate fantasy, sci-fi, or martial-arts violence with battles, weapons, explosions, injuries, monsters, and sustained peril. Gore is not expected to be graphic.

Language in Superman

Mild-to-moderate insults, threats, arguments, and intense action dialogue may occur. Strong profanity is not expected to be frequent.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Superman

No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.

Mature themes in Superman

Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Superman appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Superman is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Superman is a 1988 animated Saturday morning television series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions and Warner Bros. Television that aired on CBS featuring the DC Comics superhero of the same name (coinciding with the…

What age rating does Superman have?

Superman is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is Superman about?

How many seasons does Superman have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Superman?

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

How violent is Superman?

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

Is the language in Superman appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Superman.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Superman?