Terra Formars (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
With the space program attempting to travel to Mars, 21st century scientists were tasked with warming up the planet so that humans could survive on its surface. They came up with an efficient and cost effective plan of sending cockroaches and mold to the surface so that the mold would absorb the sunlight and the insect corpses would serve as a food source for the mold. It is now the year 2577 and the first manned ship to Mars has landed on the planet and the six crew members are ready for their mission. But what they find are giant… Sign up for the full guide
Rated 16 • 2016 • 1h 49m
Terra Formars is an intense, violent sci‑fi action film about expeditions to Mars (the BUGS II/third expedition) that encounter giant, mutated humanoid cockroaches called Terraformars. Parents should be aware of frequent, often brutal hand‑to‑hand combat and lethal creature attacks (acid, fire/poison powers are shown), multiple on‑screen deaths, and mature themes around genetic modification and a spreading virus. IMDb’s Parents Guide… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Terra Formars appropriate for kids?
Terra Formars is an intense, violent sci‑fi action film about expeditions to Mars (the BUGS II/third expedition) that encounter giant, mutated humanoid cockroaches called Terraformars. Parents should be aware of frequent, often brutal hand‑to‑hand combat and lethal creature… Read more — free account
Content severity in Terra Formars
What happens in Terra Formars, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in Terra Formars
Very mild sexual content: IMDb’s Parents Guide notes a brief image (a poster) showing a woman's breasts and buttocks; there are no explicit sex scenes or prolonged nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in Terra Formars
Strong and frequent violence: the film repeatedly shows humans fighting and being killed by the Terraformars, with martial‑arts style combat and creature attacks that use acid, fire or poison. IMDb’s Parents Guide specifically mentions battles involving martial arts and insect powers; multiple crew members are killed on camera and corpses are visible. Scenes are often chaotic and brutal in tone, with close‑quarters ship fights and outdoor ambushes on Mars.
Language in Terra Formars
Moderate profanity: IMDb reports moderate swearing in intense scenes and confrontations — shouting, harsh language and several expletives used during fights and emergency moments. Language is not pervasive at every moment but appears in high‑stress sequences.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Terra Formars
None. IMDb’s Parents Guide and available notes report no drug use, drinking scenes, or smoking as part of the story.
Mature themes in Terra Formars
Strong mature themes: repeated on‑screen death, survival against an overwhelming species, human experimentation and genetic modification (the procedure and its 36% survival chance are key plot points), and the threat of a spreading disease (A.E. Virus). These themes are treated seriously and contribute to bleak, tense scenes and moral ambiguity about the expeditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terra Formars appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Terra Formars is best for ages 13+. It's rated 16. Terra Formars is an intense, violent sci‑fi action film about expeditions to Mars (the BUGS II/third expedition) that encounter giant, mutated humanoid cockroaches called Terraformars. Parents should be aware of…
What age rating does Terra Formars have?
Terra Formars is officially rated 16. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Terra Formars about?
Terra Formars is an intense, violent sci‑fi action film about expeditions to Mars (the BUGS II/third expedition) that encounter giant, mutated humanoid cockroaches called Terraformars. Parents should be aware of frequent, often brutal hand‑to‑hand combat and lethal creature attacks (acid, fire/poison powers are…
Is there sex or nudity in Terra Formars?
Very mild sexual content: IMDb’s Parents Guide notes a brief image (a poster) showing a woman's breasts and buttocks; there are no explicit sex scenes or prolonged nudity in the film.
How violent is Terra Formars?
Strong and frequent violence: the film repeatedly shows humans fighting and being killed by the Terraformars, with martial‑arts style combat and creature attacks that use acid, fire or poison. IMDb’s Parents Guide specifically mentions battles involving…
Is the language in Terra Formars appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity: IMDb reports moderate swearing in intense scenes and confrontations — shouting, harsh language and several expletives used during fights and emergency moments. Language is not pervasive at every moment but appears in high‑stress sequences.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Terra Formars?
None. IMDb’s Parents Guide and available notes report no drug use, drinking scenes, or smoking as part of the story.
What mature themes appear in Terra Formars?
Strong mature themes: repeated on‑screen death, survival against an overwhelming species, human experimentation and genetic modification (the procedure and its 36% survival chance are key plot points), and the threat of a spreading disease (A.E. Virus). These…
How long is Terra Formars?
Terra Formars runs 109 minutes, directed by Takashi Miike, released in 2016.
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