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Adrenaline Rush Hour

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Max Raphael, Where to watch: Discovery Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Real people in real danger; could be scary for real kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series shows people engaged in dangerous activities, risky stunts, terrible accidents, or just outright stupid behavior. It presents these events without any commentary or judgment; viewers can choose to see them as cautionary tales or just graphic entertainment.

  • Violence:

    The entire show consists of footage of real-life car accidents, boat crashes, high-speed chases gone wrong, animal attacks, shootings, and other harrowing incidents that have been caught on film. Though few of these seem as dramatic as the crashes and explosions that are the staples of Hollywood action films and prime- time TV shows, they're more serious, since they involve real people in real danger. That said, the narrator always notes the injuries suffered, and though the incidents could all be quite serious, relatively few of the people involved are seriously hurt.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Signage and logos are visible in the background or on clothing, though some name brands are blurred out.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some people involved in these real-life incidents seem to be under the influence of something.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Adrenaline Rush Hour

Parents need to know that this show features "caught on film" footage of real people in dangerous situations -- from car accidents and violent robberies to sporting events gone terribly wrong and people attempting very dangerous stunts. Most of these incidents seem to offer the potential for grievous bodily harm, though the narrator always explains the full scope of the participants' injuries, which usually aren't as serious as they could be. Remind kids not to try anything they see here; this isn't the way for them to end up on TV!

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about dangerous choices. Though many of the clips feature people involved in total accidents, many more show folks who are willingly participating in risky activities or simply making bad decisions. Why do you think they make these choices? In a similar situation, would you act differently? Or, would you make different choices so you could avoid such a situation in the first place? What parts of your life require you to make careful decisions on a daily basis? Do you always think them through?
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