Salyut-7 (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
USSR, June 1985. After contact with the Salyut 7 space station is lost, cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Viktor Savinykh dock with the empty, frozen craft, and bring her back to life. Based on actual events.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 46m
Based on a harrowing true story, "Salyut-7" is a PG-13 space drama depicting a perilous Soviet rescue mission in 1985. The film's rating is primarily for its sustained, intense, and claustrophobic life-or-death situations, as cosmonauts Vladimir and Viktor attempt to salvage a dead space station. Parents should be aware of constant peril, including an onboard fire, risk of suffocation, and moments of extreme psychological distress… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Salyut-7 appropriate for kids?
Based on a harrowing true story, "Salyut-7" is a PG-13 space drama depicting a perilous Soviet rescue mission in 1985. The film's rating is primarily for its sustained, intense, and claustrophobic life-or-death situations, as cosmonauts Vladimir and Viktor attempt to salvage a… Read more — free account
Content severity in Salyut-7
What happens in Salyut-7, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:10 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:18 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Salyut-7
None on-screen. The focus remains entirely on the mission and the professional and personal relationships of the characters without any sexual content or innuendo.
Violence and gore in Salyut-7
Violence is mild and infrequent. The danger of space is the primary antagonist, not physical combat. One scene shows a character sustaining non-graphic burns to his face and hands from a fire. Other moments involve characters being violently jolted inside their capsule during turbulence.
Language in Salyut-7
Moderate. Profanity is used periodically in Russian (with English subtitles), typically during moments of extreme stress, frustration, or danger. The language reflects the high-stakes nature of the mission but is not pervasive.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Salyut-7
Mild and period-appropriate. Characters are shown smoking cigarettes socially and in meetings on Earth. There are also scenes of characters drinking alcohol, such as vodka, in social settings or as a way to cope with stress.
Mature themes in Salyut-7
The film's primary content concern is its sustained and intense thematic material. It revolves around the constant threat of death in a hostile environment, self-sacrifice for country, and immense psychological pressure. Characters face multiple near-death experiences, grapple with the possibility of not returning home, and suffer from illness and hallucinations brought on by the extreme conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salyut-7 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Salyut-7 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Based on a harrowing true story, "Salyut-7" is a PG-13 space drama depicting a perilous Soviet rescue mission in 1985. The film's rating is primarily for its sustained, intense, and claustrophobic life-or-death…
What age rating does Salyut-7 have?
Salyut-7 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Salyut-7 about?
Based on a harrowing true story, "Salyut-7" is a PG-13 space drama depicting a perilous Soviet rescue mission in 1985. The film's rating is primarily for its sustained, intense, and claustrophobic life-or-death situations, as cosmonauts Vladimir and Viktor attempt to salvage a dead space station. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in Salyut-7?
None on-screen. The focus remains entirely on the mission and the professional and personal relationships of the characters without any sexual content or innuendo.
How violent is Salyut-7?
Violence is mild and infrequent. The danger of space is the primary antagonist, not physical combat. One scene shows a character sustaining non-graphic burns to his face and hands from a fire. Other moments involve characters being violently jolted inside…
Is the language in Salyut-7 appropriate for kids?
Moderate. Profanity is used periodically in Russian (with English subtitles), typically during moments of extreme stress, frustration, or danger. The language reflects the high-stakes nature of the mission but is not pervasive.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Salyut-7?
Mild and period-appropriate. Characters are shown smoking cigarettes socially and in meetings on Earth. There are also scenes of characters drinking alcohol, such as vodka, in social settings or as a way to cope with stress.
What mature themes appear in Salyut-7?
The film's primary content concern is its sustained and intense thematic material. It revolves around the constant threat of death in a hostile environment, self-sacrifice for country, and immense psychological pressure. Characters face multiple near-death…
How long is Salyut-7?
Salyut-7 runs 106 minutes, directed by Klim Shipenko, released in 2017.
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