The Sandman (2022)

The Sandman parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence, about what a TV-MA should carry.

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 The Sandman scary?

Only a little. The Sandman has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is The Sandman?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is The Sandman rated, and is it OK for kids?

Moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language. The TV-MA is earned, so not for kids.

What is The Sandman about?

After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

Cast and crew

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