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Fly Me to the Moon (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Three young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.

Rated G • 2008 • 1h 21m

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Fly Me to the Moon follows three young houseflies who stow away on the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Rated G, the film is largely harmless and designed for a young audience, featuring stylized cartoon action and themes of adventure and perseverance. Parents should be aware of minor cartoon peril and brief moments of stylized conflict between fly characters. The film is suitable for all ages, though very young viewers may find… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Robert Patrick
Robert Patrick
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa
Trevor Gagnon
Trevor Gagnon
Philip Bolden
Philip Bolden
Nicollette Sheridan
Nicollette Sheridan
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
David Gore
David Gore
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin
EF
Eddie Frierson
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Is Fly Me to the Moon appropriate for kids?

Fly Me to the Moon follows three young houseflies who stow away on the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Rated G, the film is largely harmless and designed for a young audience, featuring stylized cartoon action and themes of adventure and perseverance. Parents should be… Read more — free account

Content severity in Fly Me to the Moon

Sex None 0/10
Violence Moderate 3/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Fly Me to the Moon, moment by moment

  1. 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  2. 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
  3. 0:55 💬 Language 2/10
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Sex and nudity in Fly Me to the Moon

There is no sexual content in this film.

Violence and gore in Fly Me to the Moon

The violence is minimal and presented through stylized cartoon action involving insect characters. There is a brief scene where two flies engage in a physical scuffle involving a tiny improvised knife, but the framing remains light and non-graphic, warranting a severity discount for the anthropomorphic, animated context.

Language in Fly Me to the Moon

Language is extremely mild, consisting only of the word 'crap' used in a non-offensive context.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Fly Me to the Moon

There is no alcohol, drug, or smoking content in this film.

Mature themes in Fly Me to the Moon

The film explores themes of adventure, friendship, and the drive to make history. These themes are handled in an encouraging, age-appropriate manner suitable for young viewers.

Scary moments in Fly Me to the Moon

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Fly Me to the Moon 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fly Me to the Moon appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Fly Me to the Moon is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Fly Me to the Moon follows three young houseflies who stow away on the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Rated G, the film is largely harmless and designed for a young audience, featuring stylized cartoon action…

What age rating does Fly Me to the Moon have?

Fly Me to the Moon is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Fly Me to the Moon about?

Fly Me to the Moon follows three young houseflies who stow away on the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Rated G, the film is largely harmless and designed for a young audience, featuring stylized cartoon action and themes of adventure and perseverance. Parents should be aware of minor cartoon peril and brief…

Is there sex or nudity in Fly Me to the Moon?

There is no sexual content in this film.

How violent is Fly Me to the Moon?

The violence is minimal and presented through stylized cartoon action involving insect characters. There is a brief scene where two flies engage in a physical scuffle involving a tiny improvised knife, but the framing remains light and non-graphic, warranting…

Is the language in Fly Me to the Moon appropriate for kids?

Language is extremely mild, consisting only of the word 'crap' used in a non-offensive context.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Fly Me to the Moon?

There is no alcohol, drug, or smoking content in this film.

What mature themes appear in Fly Me to the Moon?

The film explores themes of adventure, friendship, and the drive to make history. These themes are handled in an encouraging, age-appropriate manner suitable for young viewers.

How long is Fly Me to the Moon?

Fly Me to the Moon runs 81 minutes, directed by Ben Stassen, released in 2008.

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