Long Distance (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 27m
Long Distance is a survival sci-fi thriller that follows asteroid miner Andy Ramirez as he treks across a hostile, alien planet after his ship crashes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense creature-based violence and recurring sequences of suspenseful peril. Parents should be aware that the film depicts fatal encounters with predatory organisms, including scenes of body horror and aggressive hunting. Due to the high level of… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Long Distance appropriate for kids?
Long Distance is a survival sci-fi thriller that follows asteroid miner Andy Ramirez as he treks across a hostile, alien planet after his ship crashes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense creature-based violence and recurring sequences of suspenseful peril. Parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Long Distance
What happens in Long Distance, moment by moment
- 0:12 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Long Distance
None. There is no nudity, sexual content, or suggestive behavior present in the film.
Violence and gore in Long Distance
The violence is moderate and focuses on creature attacks. Characters face spider-like alien predators that fatally injure and devour humans, with some scenes showing blood and gore during these encounters. A notable sequence involves a character being decapitated and consumed off-screen or in glimpses.
Language in Long Distance
Language includes moderate profanity, with occasional uses of 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and a few instances of the 'f-word' during high-stress dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Long Distance
None. There is no use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking depicted on-screen.
Mature themes in Long Distance
The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and isolation, specifically referencing the protagonist's emotional struggle following the accidental death of his wife and child. These themes are heavy and form the backbone of the dialogue between the two survivors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Distance appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Long Distance is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Long Distance is a survival sci-fi thriller that follows asteroid miner Andy Ramirez as he treks across a hostile, alien planet after his ship crashes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense creature-based…
What age rating does Long Distance have?
Long Distance is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Long Distance about?
Long Distance is a survival sci-fi thriller that follows asteroid miner Andy Ramirez as he treks across a hostile, alien planet after his ship crashes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for intense creature-based violence and recurring sequences of suspenseful peril. Parents should be aware that the film depicts fatal…
Is there sex or nudity in Long Distance?
None. There is no nudity, sexual content, or suggestive behavior present in the film.
How violent is Long Distance?
The violence is moderate and focuses on creature attacks. Characters face spider-like alien predators that fatally injure and devour humans, with some scenes showing blood and gore during these encounters. A notable sequence involves a character being…
Is the language in Long Distance appropriate for kids?
Language includes moderate profanity, with occasional uses of 'sh*t,' 'hell,' and a few instances of the 'f-word' during high-stress dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Long Distance?
None. There is no use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking depicted on-screen.
What mature themes appear in Long Distance?
The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and isolation, specifically referencing the protagonist's emotional struggle following the accidental death of his wife and child. These themes are heavy and form the backbone of the dialogue between the two…
How long is Long Distance?
Long Distance runs 87 minutes, directed by Josh Gordon, Will Speck, released in 2024.
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