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The Green Hornet (1966) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Green Hornet is a television series on the ABC US television network that aired for the 1966–1967 TV season starring Van Williams as the Green Hornet/Britt Reid and Bruce Lee as Kato.

TV-PG • 1966 • 1 season

7.4
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10+

This classic 1960s action series follows a newspaper publisher who moonlights as a masked crime-fighter alongside his martial artist partner, Kato. The show's TV-PG rating is earned primarily for its frequent and stylized fight sequences, which feature impressive but bloodless martial arts from Bruce Lee's Kato. Violence consists of fistfights, kicks, and the use of gadgets, with villains being subdued rather than gruesomely injured… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Van Williams
Van Williams
Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee
Wende Wagner
Wende Wagner
Lloyd Gough
Lloyd Gough
Walter Brooke
Walter Brooke
William Dozier
William Dozier
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Is The Green Hornet appropriate for kids?

This classic 1960s action series follows a newspaper publisher who moonlights as a masked crime-fighter alongside his martial artist partner, Kato. The show's TV-PG rating is earned primarily for its frequent and stylized fight sequences, which feature impressive but bloodless… Read more — free account

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Substances Moderate 4/10
Language None 0/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in The Green Hornet

None. The series contains no sexual content, nudity, or suggestive dialogue. Interactions between characters are professional or platonic, with no romantic focus.

Violence and gore in The Green Hornet

The series features frequent action sequences including fistfights, martial arts, silent gas gun use by the Green Hornet, and conventional gun play. Characters are often knocked unconscious, and some are killed (usually off-screen or with no graphic depiction of impact). Explosions, chase scenes, and other forms of peril are common, but blood and gore are absent. Kato's martial arts skills are a highlight.

Language in The Green Hornet

Language throughout the season is consistently mild. There is no profanity, and dialogue remains appropriate for general audiences, focusing on plot progression and character interaction without offensive terms.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Green Hornet

Characters are occasionally seen smoking cigarettes or cigars, particularly villains or in social settings. Alcohol, such as cocktails or glasses of wine, is sometimes visible in background scenes in bars or at parties, but never depicted with intoxication or misuse. Drug trafficking is a plot point in one episode.

Mature themes in The Green Hornet

Themes include crime and corruption, vigilante justice, revenge, kidnapping, and occasionally mental manipulation. Specific episodes deal with diamond smuggling, racketeering, political assassination attempts, and imposters, all resolved within the context of Britt Reid's dual identity and fight for justice.

Scary moments in The Green Hornet

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

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Green Hornet is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. This classic 1960s action series follows a newspaper publisher who moonlights as a masked crime-fighter alongside his martial artist partner, Kato. The show's TV-PG rating is earned primarily for its frequent and…

What age rating does The Green Hornet have?

The Green Hornet is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Green Hornet about?

This classic 1960s action series follows a newspaper publisher who moonlights as a masked crime-fighter alongside his martial artist partner, Kato. The show's TV-PG rating is earned primarily for its frequent and stylized fight sequences, which feature impressive but bloodless martial arts from Bruce Lee's Kato…

How many seasons does The Green Hornet have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in The Green Hornet?

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

How violent is The Green Hornet?

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

Is the language in The Green Hornet appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Green Hornet.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Green Hornet?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Green Hornet.

What mature themes appear in The Green Hornet?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Green Hornet.

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