The Aeronauts (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 1h 40m
The Aeronauts follows daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren and scientist James Glaisher as they embark on a dangerous 1862 mission to reach record-breaking altitudes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of intense, life-threatening peril and physical trauma experienced at extreme heights. Parents should be aware of scenes depicting hypoxia, freezing injuries, and high-stakes survival scenarios involving falling and extreme… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Aeronauts appropriate for kids?
The Aeronauts follows daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren and scientist James Glaisher as they embark on a dangerous 1862 mission to reach record-breaking altitudes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of intense, life-threatening peril and physical trauma… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Aeronauts
What happens in The Aeronauts, moment by moment
- 0:05 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:30 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Aeronauts
There is no explicit sexual content; the film features one brief moment of lighthearted, performative flirting by Amelia during a show at the film's beginning.
Violence and gore in The Aeronauts
Violence is moderate and centers on the physical consequences of the balloon voyage. Characters suffer from hypoxia and frostbite, with scenes showing nosebleeds and skin damage on frostbitten fingers. These moments are realistic but not gratuitously bloody.
Language in The Aeronauts
Language is very mild, consisting of only two uses of the word 'damn' throughout the runtime.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Aeronauts
There is a brief, implied reference to alcohol use when a character is seen with a bottle after waking, suggesting a coping mechanism for grief.
Mature themes in The Aeronauts
The film explores themes of loss, grief, and the sacrifice involved in scientific advancement. Characters grapple with the death of loved ones, the pressure to succeed in a skeptical society, and the moral weight of their life-altering risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Aeronauts appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Aeronauts is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. The Aeronauts follows daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren and scientist James Glaisher as they embark on a dangerous 1862 mission to reach record-breaking altitudes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of…
What age rating does The Aeronauts have?
The Aeronauts is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Aeronauts about?
The Aeronauts follows daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren and scientist James Glaisher as they embark on a dangerous 1862 mission to reach record-breaking altitudes. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for sequences of intense, life-threatening peril and physical trauma experienced at extreme heights. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in The Aeronauts?
There is no explicit sexual content; the film features one brief moment of lighthearted, performative flirting by Amelia during a show at the film's beginning.
How violent is The Aeronauts?
Violence is moderate and centers on the physical consequences of the balloon voyage. Characters suffer from hypoxia and frostbite, with scenes showing nosebleeds and skin damage on frostbitten fingers. These moments are realistic but not gratuitously bloody.
Is the language in The Aeronauts appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, consisting of only two uses of the word 'damn' throughout the runtime.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Aeronauts?
There is a brief, implied reference to alcohol use when a character is seen with a bottle after waking, suggesting a coping mechanism for grief.
What mature themes appear in The Aeronauts?
The film explores themes of loss, grief, and the sacrifice involved in scientific advancement. Characters grapple with the death of loved ones, the pressure to succeed in a skeptical society, and the moral weight of their life-altering risks.
How long is The Aeronauts?
The Aeronauts runs 100 minutes, directed by Tom Harper, released in 2019.
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