The Flintstones (1960) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: The Flintstones
Rating: 7.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.

TV-Y7-FV • 1960 • 6 seasons

7.4

800+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Join the fun in the town of Bedrock with the this fabulously famous modern Stone-Age family. Mowing the lawn with a saw-toothed dinosaur, showering with water sprayed from a woolly mammoth's trunk and eating brontosaurus burgers are everyday events for the...

Cast

Alan Reed

Mel Blanc

Jean Vander Pyl

Gerry Johnson

Don Messick

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Is The Flintstones 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 The Flintstones

This season contains no sexual content or graphic nudity. Occasional humor may involve mild flirtations or character crushes suited for a family audience, such as exchanges between Fred and Wilma or Barney and Betty. These interactions are portrayed as innocent, relationship-based jokes that support the show's focus on friendship and teamwork.

Violence and gore in The Flintstones

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

Language in The Flintstones

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

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Flintstones

The season contains no prominent use of illegal substances, alcohol, or tobacco. Characters occasionally consume snacks or beverages typical of a prehistoric setting, but these scenes remain focused on physical comedy and dialogue. The script emphasizes responsibility and lessons learned through conversation rather than vice-related behavior.

Mature themes in The Flintstones

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

Scary moments in The Flintstones

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Flintstones 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 The Flintstones appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Flintstones is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Join the fun in the town of Bedrock with the this fabulously famous modern Stone-Age family. Mowing the lawn with a saw-toothed dinosaur, showering with water sprayed from a woolly mammoth's trunk and eating…

What age rating does The Flintstones have?

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

What is The Flintstones about?

How many seasons does The Flintstones have?

The Flintstones has 6 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Flintstones?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Flintstones.

How violent is The Flintstones?

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

Is the language in The Flintstones appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Flintstones.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Flintstones?