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Runaway

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Donnie Wahlberg, Leslie Hope, Dustin Milligan, Where to watch: CW, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Family flees FBI in tense drama; OK for teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Family members lie and destroy property in attempts to evade the law, but they're innocent of any crimes and lead otherwise moral lives with some positive family messages.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Black-and-white flashbacks to a murder scene with some blood. Threats of violence. FBI agents carry guns.

  • Sex:

    Some teenage dating, mildly provocative clothing, adult flirting.

  • Language:

    Some profanity, like "ass" and "bitch."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Runaway

Parents need to know that this series details the life of a family running from the law. Though innocent of any crime, the Raders must lie and destroy property to evade capture. The show can be tense and a little scary when the Raders narrowly escape the police and hide from the unknown person who has threatened the children's lives. Younger viewers may find this theme too much to bear, and some yelling and flashbacks to a bloody body might also be upsetting.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about identity. What would it be like to have to transform completely? What would you miss about your current life? What would you be happy to leave behind? How would you change your looks? What are the positive things that happen to the Raders because of their new lifestyle? What's hardest for them to get used to?
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