The Project (2026) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An Afro-Brazilian filmmaker and a Swiss-Serbian photographer embark on a personal and political journey to confront the colonial mindset that still shapes relationships in today’s world. From Brazil, one of the most unequal countries marked by structural racism, to Switzerland, one of the richest and most privileged nations, they face uncomfortable questions: how can a Black woman thrive in a society built on racism? And how do you decolonize the mind when you’ve grown up surrounded by privilege? In search of answers, they dive into… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2026 • 1h 40m
The Project (2026) is a science-fiction drama depicting Dr. Ryland Grace’s mission to save Earth from a solar-dimming threat while forming an unlikely interstellar friendship. The film explores high-stakes survival, scientific problem-solving, and the ethical weight of humanity's survival. Parents should be aware of moderate peril involving spacecraft accidents and brief, intense moments of sacrifice and isolation. While the content is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Project appropriate for kids?
The Project (2026) is a science-fiction drama depicting Dr. Ryland Grace’s mission to save Earth from a solar-dimming threat while forming an unlikely interstellar friendship. The film explores high-stakes survival, scientific problem-solving, and the ethical weight of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Project
What happens in The Project, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Project
There is no sexual content in the film.
Violence and gore in The Project
Violence is largely limited to intense sequences of mechanical failure and survival peril. Grace experiences a spacecraft accident involving cabin pressure and spinning, and flashback sequences show an explosion that kills crew members off-screen. There is no graphic gore, though the stakes for life and death remain high throughout.
Language in The Project
The dialogue includes sporadic use of mild profanity and exclamations consistent with high-stress situations. Characters use terms like 'damn' or 'hell' when discussing the failure of critical mission equipment.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Project
Grace is drugged and placed into an induced coma against his will as part of a state-sanctioned mission; there is also a brief mention of a controlled sedative used for the long-distance space travel.
Mature themes in The Project
The film addresses heavy themes including forced recruitment, global annihilation, the ethical complexities of planetary survival, and the psychological burden of being the sole survivor. It also deals with the emotional weight of choosing between one's own species' salvation and the life of a companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Project appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Project is best for ages 12+. It's rated NR. The Project (2026) is a science-fiction drama depicting Dr. Ryland Grace’s mission to save Earth from a solar-dimming threat while forming an unlikely interstellar friendship. The film explores high-stakes survival…
What age rating does The Project have?
The Project is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is The Project about?
The Project (2026) is a science-fiction drama depicting Dr. Ryland Grace’s mission to save Earth from a solar-dimming threat while forming an unlikely interstellar friendship. The film explores high-stakes survival, scientific problem-solving, and the ethical weight of humanity's survival. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Project?
There is no sexual content in the film.
How violent is The Project?
Violence is largely limited to intense sequences of mechanical failure and survival peril. Grace experiences a spacecraft accident involving cabin pressure and spinning, and flashback sequences show an explosion that kills crew members off-screen. There is no…
Is the language in The Project appropriate for kids?
The dialogue includes sporadic use of mild profanity and exclamations consistent with high-stress situations. Characters use terms like 'damn' or 'hell' when discussing the failure of critical mission equipment.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Project?
Grace is drugged and placed into an induced coma against his will as part of a state-sanctioned mission; there is also a brief mention of a controlled sedative used for the long-distance space travel.
What mature themes appear in The Project?
The film addresses heavy themes including forced recruitment, global annihilation, the ethical complexities of planetary survival, and the psychological burden of being the sole survivor. It also deals with the emotional weight of choosing between one's own…
How long is The Project?
The Project runs 100 minutes, directed by Sabrina Fidalgo, Yvan Rodic, released in 2026.
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