Disney+ lets you set a maximum rating for content that appears on your account, and TV-14 is one of the standard options available
Disney+ uses a parental controls system that blocks content above a certain rating. When you set the limit to TV-14, the service will not show movies or shows rated TV-MA or R and above. You can change this setting from your account profile on any device — phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device — in under a minute.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are on a mobile app, a web browser, or a streaming device like Roku or Apple TV. The core process is the same: go to your profile settings, find the parental controls section, and select TV-14 as your maximum rating.
Key Takeaways
- TV-14 is a content rating that blocks TV-MA and R-rated content while allowing TV-PG, TV-13, and TV-14 shows and movies to play.
- You set the TV-14 limit in your profile settings under parental controls, not in a separate app or menu.
- The change applies only to the profile you edit — other profiles on the same account keep their own rating limits.
- You will need to enter a PIN to change the rating limit, which you create the first time you set up parental controls.
How to change the rating on Disney+ from a phone or tablet
Open the Disney+ app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Settings from the menu that appears. Scroll down and tap Parental Controls.
The app will ask you to enter a PIN. If you have not created one yet, you will be prompted to set a four-digit PIN now. Enter it and confirm. Once you are in the Parental Controls section, you will see a list of content ratings: G, PG, PG-13, TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, and unrated. Tap TV-14 to set that as your maximum rating. The app will confirm the change when ready.
How to change the rating on Disney+ from a web browser
Go to DisneyPlus.com and log in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. On the account page, find Parental Controls in the left sidebar menu and click it.
You will see the same list of ratings. Click TV-14 to select it as your maximum. If you have not set up a PIN before, Disney+ will prompt you to create one. Enter a four-digit PIN, confirm it, and the change will save. If you already have a PIN, you may be asked to enter it to confirm the change.
How to change the rating on a streaming device like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV
The process on streaming devices is similar but the menu layout varies slightly. Open the Disney+ app on your device and navigate to your profile. Look for Settings or a gear icon, then select Parental Controls.
You will see the rating options. Use your remote to highlight TV-14 and press select or enter. If prompted, create or enter your PIN. The change takes effect right away. If you cannot find Parental Controls in the app menu, check your device's system settings — some streaming devices let you set content restrictions at the device level, which may override app-level settings.
What TV-14 actually blocks and allows
When you set your profile to TV-14, Disney+ will show content rated TV-14 and below. This includes G, PG, PG-13, TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, and TV-PG. The service will hide TV-MA and R-rated content from search results and recommendations on that profile.
TV-14 content is rated that way because it may contain violence, language, or suggestive dialogue that Disney+ considers unsuitable for viewers under 14. Examples include many Marvel shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones, which are rated TV-14 for violence and language. If you lower the limit to TV-PG or TV-13, you will see fewer titles overall because more content will be hidden.
What happens if you forget your parental controls PIN
If you set a PIN and later forget it, you can reset it from your account settings on the Disney+ website. Log in to your account, go to Account, then Parental Controls, and look for a Reset PIN or Forgot PIN option. Disney+ will ask you to verify your identity — usually by confirming your email address or answering security questions — before letting you create a new PIN.
On mobile apps and streaming devices, you cannot reset the PIN directly. You will need to go through the website to reset it, then the new PIN will work on all your devices.
How to set different ratings for different profiles on the same account
Disney+ lets each profile on your account have its own rating limit. This is useful if you share an account with family members of different ages. Switch to a different profile, go to that profile's settings, and repeat the parental controls steps. Set TV-14 for one profile and TV-PG for another, for example, and each will show only content within its limit.
The person using a profile cannot change its rating limit without the PIN, so a parent can set a lower limit for a child's profile and the child cannot raise it without knowing the PIN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the rating limit without a PIN?
No. The first time you set up parental controls, Disney+ requires you to create a four-digit PIN. You must enter this PIN to change the rating limit in the future. This prevents anyone using the account from raising the rating without permission.
Does changing the rating on one profile affect the other profiles on my account?
No. Each profile has its own parental controls setting. You can set one profile to TV-14 and another to TV-G, and they will not affect each other. You must change the rating separately for each profile.
What if I set the rating to TV-14 but still see TV-MA content?
Check which profile you are using. If you are logged into a different profile than the one you changed, that profile may have a higher rating limit. Also verify that you actually saved the change — some devices require you to confirm the selection. If the problem continues, try logging out and back in.
Can I set a rating limit lower than TV-14?
Yes. Disney+ offers G, PG, PG-13, TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, and TV-PG as options below TV-14. Select whichever rating you want as your maximum in the same parental controls menu.