When We Were Young (2018) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Summer 1996. While chasing after a bicycle thief, Yang Xi hurts her leg and therefore can’t participate in the long-distance run to earn some bonus points for the college entrance exam anymore. When school starts again, Yang Xi not only has to discover that the offender is her new classmate Hua Biao, but he even snatches away her position as class monitor. The entire class considers the hot-blooded and impulsive newcomer Hua Biao who is gifted in sciences as their enemy. Hua Biao, however, proves them wrong as he continuously helps… Sign up for the full guide
TV-PG • 2018 • 1 season
When We Were Young is a nostalgic, coming-of-age drama set in a 1996 Chinese high school, focusing on the friendships and academic pressures of a close-knit group of students. The series is largely free of sexual content, graphic violence, and strong language, making it appropriate for most teens and pre-teens. Parents should be aware of minor depictions of social smoking or casual alcohol use among adult characters. The show’s themes… Sign up for the full guide
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Is When We Were Young appropriate for kids?
When We Were Young is a nostalgic, coming-of-age drama set in a 1996 Chinese high school, focusing on the friendships and academic pressures of a close-knit group of students. The series is largely free of sexual content, graphic violence, and strong language, making it… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in When We Were Young
None. The series focuses on school-age friendships and innocent romantic crushes without any sexual content.
Violence and gore in When We Were Young
None. There is no physical violence or aggressive conflict in the series.
Language in When We Were Young
The dialogue is entirely clean and free of profanity. Characters use respectful, age-appropriate language throughout the season, consistent with a school-focused period drama.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in When We Were Young
There are occasional, brief depictions of adult characters, specifically parents, consuming alcohol or smoking. This is portrayed as background social behavior and never emphasized or glamorized.
Mature themes in When We Were Young
The series touches on common coming-of-age themes including academic competition, the pressures of the college entrance examination (gaokao), and evolving family dynamics.
Scary moments in When We Were Young
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for When We Were Young 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is When We Were Young appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests When We Were Young is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. When We Were Young is a nostalgic, coming-of-age drama set in a 1996 Chinese high school, focusing on the friendships and academic pressures of a close-knit group of students. The series is largely free of sexual…
What age rating does When We Were Young have?
When We Were Young is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is When We Were Young about?
When We Were Young is a nostalgic, coming-of-age drama set in a 1996 Chinese high school, focusing on the friendships and academic pressures of a close-knit group of students. The series is largely free of sexual content, graphic violence, and strong language, making it appropriate for most teens and pre-teens…
How many seasons does When We Were Young have?
When We Were Young has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in When We Were Young?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across When We Were Young.
How violent is When We Were Young?
Violence isn't a standout concern across When We Were Young per our reviewers.
Is the language in When We Were Young appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across When We Were Young.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in When We Were Young?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across When We Were Young.
What mature themes appear in When We Were Young?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of When We Were Young.
Where can I read the full When We Were Young parent guide?
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