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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Free TV and movies online; some have iffy content.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids can get to see some classic TV shows that they may not have known about -- and that are good -- but they might also see some shows that they aren't allowed to watch at home.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Varies from show to show. Parents really need to preview shows to know what to expect.
  • Violence:

    Streamed shows feature violence, such as on Cops, Murder One, and Prison Break, but also there are also a lot of shows (like Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?) that are fine.
  • Sex:

    Several shows are sexually oriented, like The Family Guy, The Girls Next Door, and Dr. Steve-O.
  • Language:

    Feature films include profanity and some cable TV shows also include crude humor and language. Some are OK.
  • Consumerism:

    Commercials appear before each program.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking, smoking, and limited drug use scattered throughout some of the shows.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hulu

Parents need to know some of the free TV shows and movies streaming on this site may not be appropriate for kids. Although a lot of the content on the classic sitcoms, network dramas, and cable reality shows are fine for tweens, there are some programs, such as Prison Break, The Girls Next Door, and Saturday Night Live, that have violence, sex, and other inappropriate content that even some teens shouldn't be seeing. And, making the selection process difficult for parents, the site doesn't include a rating system or even the most basic MPAA and TV ratings. It also lacks a listing system of what type of bad stuff may be included in a show.

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  • Families can talk about which TV shows are appropriate for kids to watch and which ones aren't? What themes make a show good for all ages? What storylines should be reserved only for older teens and adults? Families can also talk about how old and new TV shows differ. Are the story lines and characters in these classic shows similar to today's shows? How?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • User content is age appropriate

    YOU PEOPLE ARE RETARDED!

    this website called "common Sence" is the stupidest thing i have ever seen, are there really parents out there who wouldnt let their kid watch prime tie tv shows? good luck with your sheltered kids when they get out into the real planet and go hog wild as soon as mommy and daddy arnt looking. i have kids ages 0 and 15, they behave the same in front of me as they do in front of their friends. they are good kids but not coddled and i a proud of them everyday. they have never tried to trick me or lie to me, and are well behaved. they have been watching southpark sence they were born. they have an awsome sence of humor by the way. we also live in the french quarter and they see the stangest people in the world on a daily basis. they do not even look twice. they are in the world but not of it. i feel sorry for the kids who are living their lives in a nice safe little cage. parents be ware: you cant keep em locked up forever.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 4.0

  3. I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

    perfect for your teen-bopper or high school child

    my older teen loves this site while there are commericals there's usually only four to five ads total per show

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My Favorite TV Watching Site

    I watched all of the Arrested Development episodes and all of the Office episodes on this time and was pleased by the limited commercial breaks and great quality of video.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AO

    AMERICANS ONLY

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