After Earth (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Raige returns from an extended tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-year-old son, Kitai. When an asteroid storm damages Cypher and Kitai's craft, they crash-land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As his father lies dying in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrain to recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted nothing… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 1h 40m
After Earth is a sci-fi survival story following General Cypher Raige and his son Kitai after they crash-land on a dangerous, abandoned Earth. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense sci-fi violence, including bloody injuries and disturbing creature attacks. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of trauma, gore-adjacent injuries, and a generally grim atmosphere. It is best suited for older pre-teens and teenagers, as younger… Sign up for the full guide
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Is After Earth appropriate for kids?
After Earth is a sci-fi survival story following General Cypher Raige and his son Kitai after they crash-land on a dangerous, abandoned Earth. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense sci-fi violence, including bloody injuries and disturbing creature attacks. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in After Earth
What happens in After Earth, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in After Earth
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in After Earth
The film features intense sci-fi violence. Characters are frequently shown with bloodied injuries, including a man performing an arterial bypass on his own leg. There are graphic scenes of creatures attacking humans, baboons fighting with rocks, and depictions of dead bodies impaled on tree limbs. The Ursa creature is especially vicious, causing bloody wounds to both Kitai and his deceased sister in flashbacks.
Language in After Earth
There is no profanity in this film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in After Earth
There is no recreational substance use; characters use medical injectors and oxygen inhalers as part of their survival equipment.
Mature themes in After Earth
The story deals with heavy themes of grief, trauma, and abandonment. Kitai struggles with the guilt of his sister's death and a strained relationship with his remote, perfectionist father. The film also explores the intense pressure to succeed in a military hierarchy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is After Earth appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests After Earth is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. After Earth is a sci-fi survival story following General Cypher Raige and his son Kitai after they crash-land on a dangerous, abandoned Earth. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense sci-fi violence, including…
What age rating does After Earth have?
After Earth is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is After Earth about?
After Earth is a sci-fi survival story following General Cypher Raige and his son Kitai after they crash-land on a dangerous, abandoned Earth. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense sci-fi violence, including bloody injuries and disturbing creature attacks. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of trauma…
Is there sex or nudity in After Earth?
There is no sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is After Earth?
The film features intense sci-fi violence. Characters are frequently shown with bloodied injuries, including a man performing an arterial bypass on his own leg. There are graphic scenes of creatures attacking humans, baboons fighting with rocks, and…
Is the language in After Earth appropriate for kids?
There is no profanity in this film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in After Earth?
There is no recreational substance use; characters use medical injectors and oxygen inhalers as part of their survival equipment.
What mature themes appear in After Earth?
The story deals with heavy themes of grief, trauma, and abandonment. Kitai struggles with the guilt of his sister's death and a strained relationship with his remote, perfectionist father. The film also explores the intense pressure to succeed in a military…
How long is After Earth?
After Earth runs 100 minutes, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, released in 2013.
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