David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.
Rated PG • 2020 • 1h 23m
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet serves as a witness statement from the renowned naturalist regarding the devastating ecological changes he has observed over his 90-year career. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature, somber themes concerning the collapse of global biodiversity and the urgent climate crisis. While the documentary avoids graphic content, it presents sobering imagery of environmental destruction that may… Sign up for the full guide
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Is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet appropriate for kids?
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet serves as a witness statement from the renowned naturalist regarding the devastating ecological changes he has observed over his 90-year career. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature, somber themes concerning the collapse of… Read more — free account
Content severity in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
What happens in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
None. No sexual content, nudity, or innuendo is present.
Violence and gore in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
None. There is no traditional human-on-human violence; the film depicts natural predator-prey sequences common in nature documentaries, which are presented as biological facts without gore.
Language in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
None. There is no profanity or offensive language used.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
There is a single, historical instance of a man being shown smoking a pipe, consistent with the documentary's biographical archival footage.
Mature themes in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
The film explores heavy topics including mass extinction, the destruction of natural habitats, climate change, and the potential for ecological collapse. These subjects are handled with gravity and are intended to provoke reflection on the future of the planet.
Scary moments in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for David Attenborough: A Life on 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 David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet serves as a witness statement from the renowned naturalist regarding the devastating ecological changes he has observed over his 90-year career. The film is rated PG primarily…
What age rating does David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet have?
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet about?
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet serves as a witness statement from the renowned naturalist regarding the devastating ecological changes he has observed over his 90-year career. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature, somber themes concerning the collapse of global biodiversity and the urgent climate…
Is there sex or nudity in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
None. No sexual content, nudity, or innuendo is present.
How violent is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
None. There is no traditional human-on-human violence; the film depicts natural predator-prey sequences common in nature documentaries, which are presented as biological facts without gore.
Is the language in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity or offensive language used.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
There is a single, historical instance of a man being shown smoking a pipe, consistent with the documentary's biographical archival footage.
What mature themes appear in David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
The film explores heavy topics including mass extinction, the destruction of natural habitats, climate change, and the potential for ecological collapse. These subjects are handled with gravity and are intended to provoke reflection on the future of the…
How long is David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet?
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet runs 83 minutes, directed by Alastair Fothergill, Keith Scholey, Jonathan Hughes, released in 2020.
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