Watership Down (1999) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. They travel across the English countryside, braving perilous danger, until they find a hill called Watership Down, where they begin a new warren. However, they face various threats and are soon forced to defend their home and lives.
TV-PG • 1999 • 3 seasons
Following the basic plot of the novel, Watership Down follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. Travelling across the English countryside, they brave perilous dangers, until they finally...
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Is Watership Down appropriate for kids?
Following the basic plot of the novel, Watership Down follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. Travelling across the English countryside, they brave perilous dangers, until they finally... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Watership Down
No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.
Violence and gore in Watership Down
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 Watership Down
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 Watership Down
No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.
Mature themes in Watership Down
Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watership Down appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Watership Down is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. Following the basic plot of the novel, Watership Down follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. Travelling across the English countryside, they brave…
What age rating does Watership Down have?
Watership Down is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Watership Down about?
Following the basic plot of the novel, Watership Down follows the lives of a group of rabbits as they leave their endangered warren in search of a safe new home. Travelling across the English countryside, they brave perilous dangers, until they finally...
How many seasons does Watership Down have?
Watership Down has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Watership Down?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Watership Down.
How violent is Watership Down?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Watership Down per our reviewers.
Is the language in Watership Down appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Watership Down.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Watership Down?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Watership Down.
What mature themes appear in Watership Down?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Watership Down.
Where can I read the full Watership Down parent guide?
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