The O.C.

TV Show · 2003 · 42m

14+ Ages 12-14

Editor

Excellent

TV-14

Creator: Josh Schwartz

Cast: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Melinda Clarke, Rachel Bilson, Autumn Reeser, Willa Holland

Drama

What's the Story?

Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Moderate

3/5

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Mild

2/5

Violence & Scariness Moderate

3/5

Sex, Romance & Nudity Mild

2/5

Diverse Representations Mild

2/5

Flow & Focus Mild

2/5

Positive Role Models Mild

2/5

Products & Purchases Mild

1/5

Where to Watch

DirecTV

HBO Max

Seasons

4 seasons available

Season 1

27 episodes

Season 2

24 episodes

Season 3

25 episodes

Season 4

16 episodes

Photos & Videos

1 / 6

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