Stargate (1994) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.
Rated PG-13 • 1994 • 2h 1m
This PG-13 sci-fi adventure earns its rating primarily through consistent action violence. The plot involves numerous firefights with futuristic energy weapons, resulting in several character deaths, though these are largely bloodless. Parents should be aware of a central plot involving a nuclear bomb threat, themes of slavery and rebellion, and the death and magical resurrection of main characters. The film also contains some mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Stargate appropriate for kids?
This PG-13 sci-fi adventure earns its rating primarily through consistent action violence. The plot involves numerous firefights with futuristic energy weapons, resulting in several character deaths, though these are largely bloodless. Parents should be aware of a central plot… Read more — free account
Content severity in Stargate
What happens in Stargate, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:21 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Stargate
Content is mild. A central romantic subplot involves a man (Daniel) and a woman (Sha'uri) who kiss a few times. In one scene, she is presented to him as a gift, and she later enters his tent and disrobes to an undergarment; they do not have sex and he sleeps separately. The alien villain Ra is androgynous and is surrounded by scantily clad young male attendants. A fleeting shot shows a book cover with a drawing of a topless female figure.
Violence and gore in Stargate
The film contains moderate and frequent sci-fi action violence. There are numerous firefights with staff-like energy weapons, where characters are shot and fall down, generally without blood or gore. Several supporting characters on the military team are killed in this manner throughout the film. One main character is shot and killed before being revived by alien technology. Another character is briefly killed and revived in the same way. A guard captain is killed in hand-to-hand combat and via a transporter. The…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Stargate
Language is infrequent but includes some strong words for a PG-13 rating. There are uses of "shit" (e.g., "heap of shit"), "son of a bitch," and "asshole." Milder terms like "hell" and "damn" are also used a few times.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Stargate
Substance use is light. Colonel O'Neil is a smoker and is seen with a cigarette in several scenes. In one scene on the alien planet, he offers a cigarette to a local teenager, who tries it and coughs extensively.
Mature themes in Stargate
The film deals with several mature concepts. A primary character's motivation stems from the accidental death of his young son, leaving him depressed and suicidal. The central plot revolves around an enslaved population rising up against a tyrannical false god. The threat of nuclear annihilation is a key plot device, as the villain plans to send an enhanced bomb to destroy Earth. The concept of death is also prominent, with two main characters dying on-screen before being brought back to life by a sarcophagus-like…
Read more — free accountFrequently Asked Questions
Is Stargate appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Stargate is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This PG-13 sci-fi adventure earns its rating primarily through consistent action violence. The plot involves numerous firefights with futuristic energy weapons, resulting in several character deaths, though these are…
What age rating does Stargate have?
Stargate is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Stargate about?
This PG-13 sci-fi adventure earns its rating primarily through consistent action violence. The plot involves numerous firefights with futuristic energy weapons, resulting in several character deaths, though these are largely bloodless. Parents should be aware of a central plot involving a nuclear bomb threat, themes…
Is there sex or nudity in Stargate?
Content is mild. A central romantic subplot involves a man (Daniel) and a woman (Sha'uri) who kiss a few times. In one scene, she is presented to him as a gift, and she later enters his tent and disrobes to an undergarment; they do not have sex and he sleeps…
How violent is Stargate?
The film contains moderate and frequent sci-fi action violence. There are numerous firefights with staff-like energy weapons, where characters are shot and fall down, generally without blood or gore. Several supporting characters on the military team are…
Is the language in Stargate appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent but includes some strong words for a PG-13 rating. There are uses of "shit" (e.g., "heap of shit"), "son of a bitch," and "asshole." Milder terms like "hell" and "damn" are also used a few times.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Stargate?
Substance use is light. Colonel O'Neil is a smoker and is seen with a cigarette in several scenes. In one scene on the alien planet, he offers a cigarette to a local teenager, who tries it and coughs extensively.
What mature themes appear in Stargate?
The film deals with several mature concepts. A primary character's motivation stems from the accidental death of his young son, leaving him depressed and suicidal. The central plot revolves around an enslaved population rising up against a tyrannical false…
How long is Stargate?
Stargate runs 121 minutes, directed by Roland Emmerich, released in 1994.
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