The Midnight Sky (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 58m
The Midnight Sky is a somber, post-apocalyptic drama that earns its PG-13 rating for some bloody images and a single use of strong language. A lone, terminally ill scientist, Augustine, tries to warn a returning spaceship crew about a global catastrophe on Earth. Parents should be aware of a key scene involving a spacewalk accident that results in a character's bloody death, shown with blood droplets floating in zero gravity. The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Midnight Sky appropriate for kids?
The Midnight Sky is a somber, post-apocalyptic drama that earns its PG-13 rating for some bloody images and a single use of strong language. A lone, terminally ill scientist, Augustine, tries to warn a returning spaceship crew about a global catastrophe on Earth. Parents should… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Midnight Sky
What happens in The Midnight Sky, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:05 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:15 🍷 Substances 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Midnight Sky
No sexual content or nudity is present in the film.
Violence and gore in The Midnight Sky
Violence is infrequent but includes some impactful and bloody scenes. During a spacewalk, an astronaut is fatally injured by asteroids; we see her bloody wound and droplets of blood floating in zero-g. In another scene, a man crashes a snowmobile, resulting in bloody scrapes. A frozen, bloody corpse is briefly seen in a crashed plane.
Language in The Midnight Sky
Language is mostly mild, but includes one use of 'f--k' near the end of the film. Other language includes scattered uses of 'damn', 'son of a bitch', and exclamatory uses of God's name.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Midnight Sky
The main character, Augustine, drinks whiskey on several occasions, particularly early in the film. He is also shown self-administering medical treatments, including injections and a blood transfusion, for a terminal illness.
Mature themes in The Midnight Sky
The film is built on heavy, mature themes. The central premise involves a global cataclysm that has made Earth uninhabitable, leading to the presumed death of most of humanity. The main character, Augustine, is dying of a terminal illness and we see his health visibly decline as he uses a hemodialysis machine. Themes of profound regret, family abandonment, sacrifice, and mortality are central to the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Midnight Sky appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Midnight Sky is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Midnight Sky is a somber, post-apocalyptic drama that earns its PG-13 rating for some bloody images and a single use of strong language. A lone, terminally ill scientist, Augustine, tries to warn a returning…
What age rating does The Midnight Sky have?
The Midnight Sky is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Midnight Sky about?
The Midnight Sky is a somber, post-apocalyptic drama that earns its PG-13 rating for some bloody images and a single use of strong language. A lone, terminally ill scientist, Augustine, tries to warn a returning spaceship crew about a global catastrophe on Earth. Parents should be aware of a key scene involving a…
Is there sex or nudity in The Midnight Sky?
No sexual content or nudity is present in the film.
How violent is The Midnight Sky?
Violence is infrequent but includes some impactful and bloody scenes. During a spacewalk, an astronaut is fatally injured by asteroids; we see her bloody wound and droplets of blood floating in zero-g. In another scene, a man crashes a snowmobile, resulting…
Is the language in The Midnight Sky appropriate for kids?
Language is mostly mild, but includes one use of 'f--k' near the end of the film. Other language includes scattered uses of 'damn', 'son of a bitch', and exclamatory uses of God's name.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Midnight Sky?
The main character, Augustine, drinks whiskey on several occasions, particularly early in the film. He is also shown self-administering medical treatments, including injections and a blood transfusion, for a terminal illness.
What mature themes appear in The Midnight Sky?
The film is built on heavy, mature themes. The central premise involves a global cataclysm that has made Earth uninhabitable, leading to the presumed death of most of humanity. The main character, Augustine, is dying of a terminal illness and we see his…
How long is The Midnight Sky?
The Midnight Sky runs 118 minutes, directed by George Clooney, released in 2020.
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