Life (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Life
Director: Daniel Espinosa
Released: 2017
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 6.5

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.

Rated R • 2017 • 1h 44m

Directed by Daniel Espinosa

6.5

5K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

16+

A crew aboard the International Space Station fights for survival after discovering a rapidly evolving, hostile alien organism. This film is rated R and recommended for ages 16 and up due to its graphic sci-fi violence, which includes brutal, gory death sequences and intense peril. The rating is further supported by pervasive strong profanity throughout the movie.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Ryan Reynolds

Rebecca Ferguson

Hiroyuki Sanada

Olga Dihovichnaya

Ariyon Bakare

Naoko Mori

Haruka Kuroda

Camiel Warren-Taylor

Alexandre Nguyen

Hiu Woong-Sin

David Muir

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Is Life appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Life

Sex None 0/10

Violence Intense 9/10

Language Intense 9/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Life, moment by moment

0:26 ⚔ Violence & Gore 9/10
0:42 💬 Language 9/10
1:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 9/10

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Sex and nudity in Life

None.

Violence and gore in Life

Severe. Graphic sci-fi horror — the creature kills crew members in brutal, bloody ways; intense, claustrophobic peril and disturbing deaths.

Language in Life

Severe. Pervasive strong profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Life

Mild. Some references.

Mature themes in Life

Scientific hubris, survival, and isolation. A tense, grisly 'Alien'-style space horror; strictly adult.

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Is Life appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Life is best for ages 16+. It's rated R. A crew aboard the International Space Station fights for survival after discovering a rapidly evolving, hostile alien organism. This film is rated R and recommended for ages 16 and up due to its graphic sci-fi violence…

What age rating does Life have?

Life is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 16+.

What is Life about?

Is there sex or nudity in Life?

None.

How violent is Life?

Severe. Graphic sci-fi horror — the creature kills crew members in brutal, bloody ways; intense, claustrophobic peril and disturbing deaths.

Is the language in Life appropriate for kids?

Severe. Pervasive strong profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Life?

Mild. Some references.

What mature themes appear in Life?