The Outsiders
1967 · Book
Not formally rated
Content Ratings
Language1/5
Violence3/5
Sexual Content1/5
Substances2/5
Scary/Intense2/5
7
Suggested Age
12+
Parent Verdict
S.E. Hinton's classic novel explores serious themes of class conflict and gang violence through teenage protagonists, with some fighting scenes and character deaths. While appropriate for mature middle-grade and high school readers, parents should be aware of the violent content and discuss the book's themes with younger children.
About This Rating
Our family-friendliness rating for The Outsiders is based on analysis across five key categories: Language, Violence, Sexual Content, Substances, and Scary/Intense scenes. Each category is rated from 0 (none) to 5 (extreme).
The Family Score of 7/10 provides an overall assessment of how suitable this book is for family viewing. We recommend this content for ages 12+.