9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)

9-1-1: Lone Star parents guide

For a TV-14, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, some strong language and strong violence.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the TV-14 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is 9-1-1: Lone Star scary?

Only a little. 9-1-1: Lone Star has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is 9-1-1: Lone Star?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is 9-1-1: Lone Star rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated TV-14. Expect moderate sex and nudity, some strong language, and strong violence, so it suits teens more than kids.

What is 9-1-1: Lone Star about?

Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life.

Cast and crew

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