Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström examine Earth's biodiversity collapse and how this crisis can still be averted.
Rated PG • 2021 • 1h 13m
The documentary "Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet" is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content and some distressing images related to the global climate crisis. Led by David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström, the film uses real-world footage and scientific data to illustrate the collapse of Earth's biodiversity. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting large-scale deforestation, forest fires, animal… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet appropriate for kids?
The documentary "Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet" is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content and some distressing images related to the global climate crisis. Led by David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström, the film uses real-world footage and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
What happens in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
This documentary contains no sexual content.
Violence and gore in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
Violence is not depicted between people but is seen in the context of environmental destruction. There are scenes of large-scale deforestation with trees being cut down, massive forest fires, and footage of animals in landscapes affected by these events. There are also distressing but non-gory images of bleached coral reefs, indicative of dying ecosystems.
Language in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
No profanity or strong language is used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
No substance use is shown.
Mature themes in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
The film's central themes are mature and potentially upsetting, revolving around the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse, and the potential for societal destabilization. It explicitly discusses concepts like mass extinction, irreversible ecosystem damage, and the nine "planetary boundaries" humanity is crossing. The stark and urgent scientific case may be thematically heavy for younger children.
Scary moments in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The documentary "Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet" is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content and some distressing images related to the global climate crisis. Led by David Attenborough and…
What age rating does Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet have?
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet about?
The documentary "Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet" is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content and some distressing images related to the global climate crisis. Led by David Attenborough and scientist Johan Rockström, the film uses real-world footage and scientific data to illustrate the…
Is there sex or nudity in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet?
This documentary contains no sexual content.
How violent is Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet?
Violence is not depicted between people but is seen in the context of environmental destruction. There are scenes of large-scale deforestation with trees being cut down, massive forest fires, and footage of animals in landscapes affected by these events…
Is the language in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet appropriate for kids?
No profanity or strong language is used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet?
No substance use is shown.
What mature themes appear in Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet?
The film's central themes are mature and potentially upsetting, revolving around the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse, and the potential for societal destabilization. It explicitly discusses concepts like mass extinction, irreversible ecosystem damage…
How long is Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet?
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet runs 73 minutes, directed by Jonathan Clay, released in 2021.
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