While I love the X-Files, I think it may be a little too scary for kids. I recommend it for ages 13+.
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The X-Files
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Where to watch: Syfy, TNT, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Brilliant sci-fi drama for brave teens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About The X-Files
Parents need to know that this dark sci-fi drama can be very scary at times, sometimes depicting monsters, deformed humans, disturbing scenarios, and violent acts. The show's mythology centers on government conspiracy, cover-ups, and the possibility of alien abductions. Younger viewers may be frightened by the possibility of abduction and scared by the often-graphic images of slimy creatures and the constant, tension-building entrances into dark holes, pits, and sewers.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about their beliefs about aliens. Is there life on other planets? If so, what form do you think it might take? Have humans already had contact with alien beings? Are aliens to be feared or sought out? What types of paranormal or spiritual situations do family members believe in (ESP, psychics, faith healing, etc.)? Families can also discuss Mulder and Scully's partnership. Why do they make such a good team? What does each bring to their relationship?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Delightfully scary
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
greatist sci-fi show ever
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
wow
its awsome it can be scary but funny at some parts.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Rocks!
I only just started watching the X-files, but already I think it is the best show ever created. I never used to watch much TV, but then I found the X-files. There may be creepy monsters, but they aren't really scary. The only creepy part of the show is the theme song, which also rocks.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
A classic scary show
This program is a great show. The only 3 issues that overprotecting parents may have is the mild, but strong, sexual content that is most commonly more disturbing than sexual. Weird fetishes such as inbreeding and in one episode there was a situation where somebody would have sex with another person, then steal that person's gender to become somebody else of the opposite sex. Then the violence is pretty strong too. Then there is the scare factor which is more creepy and chilling than scary.
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