Attraction (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After an alien ship crash lands in a Russian city, many who see the inside and the occupants start to question their own existence while others demand the aliens leave Earth.
Rated 12A • 2017 • 1h 57m
Attraction (2017) is an Unrated Russian sci‑fi drama whose rating reflects moderate urban violence, brief sexual nudity, and mature emotional themes. Parents should expect a major city crash that kills bystanders, crowd riots, beatings and shootings (including one accidental death), along with several intimate scenes (kissing, a steamed shower, brief rear nudity). The film also handles xenophobia, mob mentality, grief over loss, and a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Attraction appropriate for kids?
Attraction (2017) is an Unrated Russian sci‑fi drama whose rating reflects moderate urban violence, brief sexual nudity, and mature emotional themes. Parents should expect a major city crash that kills bystanders, crowd riots, beatings and shootings (including one accidental… Read more — free account
Content severity in Attraction
What happens in Attraction, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:10 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:14 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Attraction
Mild and brief overall. There are multiple kissing scenes (including two teen girls kissing) and a scene where a couple fondles and makes out prior to the crash; IMDb notes brief rear male nudity and a girl shown nude in a steamed shower where no explicit details are visible. Yulia also has an intimate emotional/romantic connection with the alien Hekon; nothing is explicit or prolonged.
Violence and gore in Attraction
Moderate and focused on urban unrest and crowd clashes rather than graphic gore. The military fires on the alien ship, which crashes into buildings killing civilians; later there are beatings (the captured alien is attacked), street riots, Molotov-style throws, people falling from heights and several shootings (one accidental death). Some blood is visible in aftermath shots, but violence is mostly non-graphic physical assault and gunfire.
Language in Attraction
Light to mild profanity. Characters use harsh language in heated scenes; user reports note occasional 's---' references and some F-words in English subtitle translations. Not pervasive, but there are several moments of strong swearing during confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Attraction
Mild and incidental. Characters are shown drinking in social or celebratory contexts, and the alien is at one point mistaken by police for a drug addict and interrogated — the film uses that as a plot device rather than depicting substance abuse. IMDb's Parents Guide lists light alcohol/drug references; there is no prolonged drug use or intoxication scenes.
Mature themes in Attraction
Moderate thematic material: death, grief, xenophobia and mob mentality recur throughout. The film opens with mass civilian casualties from the crash and follows Yulia's grief over her mother, the social panic and prejudice toward Hekon, and moral questions about military duty versus compassion. There is also a staged pregnancy claim used by Yulia to distract authority figures — an emotional manipulation that parents may want to discuss.
Scary moments in Attraction
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Attraction appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Attraction is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12A. Attraction (2017) is an Unrated Russian sci‑fi drama whose rating reflects moderate urban violence, brief sexual nudity, and mature emotional themes. Parents should expect a major city crash that kills bystanders, crowd…
What age rating does Attraction have?
Attraction is officially rated 12A. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Attraction about?
Attraction (2017) is an Unrated Russian sci‑fi drama whose rating reflects moderate urban violence, brief sexual nudity, and mature emotional themes. Parents should expect a major city crash that kills bystanders, crowd riots, beatings and shootings (including one accidental death), along with several intimate scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in Attraction?
Mild and brief overall. There are multiple kissing scenes (including two teen girls kissing) and a scene where a couple fondles and makes out prior to the crash; IMDb notes brief rear male nudity and a girl shown nude in a steamed shower where no explicit…
How violent is Attraction?
Moderate and focused on urban unrest and crowd clashes rather than graphic gore. The military fires on the alien ship, which crashes into buildings killing civilians; later there are beatings (the captured alien is attacked), street riots, Molotov-style…
Is the language in Attraction appropriate for kids?
Light to mild profanity. Characters use harsh language in heated scenes; user reports note occasional 's---' references and some F-words in English subtitle translations. Not pervasive, but there are several moments of strong swearing during confrontations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Attraction?
Mild and incidental. Characters are shown drinking in social or celebratory contexts, and the alien is at one point mistaken by police for a drug addict and interrogated — the film uses that as a plot device rather than depicting substance abuse. IMDb's…
What mature themes appear in Attraction?
Moderate thematic material: death, grief, xenophobia and mob mentality recur throughout. The film opens with mass civilian casualties from the crash and follows Yulia's grief over her mother, the social panic and prejudice toward Hekon, and moral questions…
How long is Attraction?
Attraction runs 117 minutes, directed by Fyodor Bondarchuk, released in 2017.
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