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Prison Break

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Prison drama is too violent for young viewers.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Main character works outside the system to free his brother from jail.
  • Violence:

    On-screen shootings and stabbings, lots of punching, hitting with blunt objects.
  • Sex:

    Sexual threats from prisoners.
  • Language:

    Some mild profanity.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Prison Break

Parents need to know that this show features some graphic violence, both inside and outside of the prison walls. Some episodes are much more violent than others are. It's occasionally bloody, and inmates occasionally terrorize women. Some lewd sexual comments are made. Criminals (both rightly and wrongly convicted) are portrayed in a sympathetic light.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether or not Michael's crime and subsequent attempt to break his brother out of jail are justified. What if Michael and Lincoln were friends instead of brothers? Would Michael still owe the same allegiance to him? Can "bad guys" also be role models? How does the show make us empathize with criminals?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    this tv show is amazing!!!!! u have to watch it its great!! lots of drama and addiction to it u want to see every thing of it! i love this tv show! all the seasons are great! i would recomended this 100%!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    this tv show is amazing!!!!! u have to watch it its great!! lots of drama and addiction to it u want to see every thing of it! i love this tv show! all the seasons are great! i would recomended this 100%!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    BEST SHOW ON TELEVISIOn

    Have watched every episode and think its the best. This show always has you on the edge of your seat and looking forward to next weeks episode. That is what makes it the best. It has somthing for every type of person to enjoy

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a must-see

    now I know why people enjoy this series so much. It is just simply perfect! the characters really acted out the scene and environment in the prison with limited profanity. As for tv show, the threats, violences were edited brilliantly - appropriate for tv content and convey the meaning. further more, the plot about the whole story is a mastermind. It has a lot of unpredictable scenes. The whole series is just perfect. love it!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Coolest Series

    This is a great series. But if you haven't seen it from episode 1 then you will be totally conused.i have seen every episode and love the series. Has a good plot with a guy who robs a bank to save his brother then gets caught in mexico and put into Sona. A lady named Gretchen takes the one guys son. To get the son back they must break James Wissler out of Sona.The breaking out of Sona has been the best episode throughout all of the seasons. It is a must see from day 1!!!

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