The Spacewalker (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
March 1965. In the heat of the Cold War, the USA and the USSR are competing for supremacy in space. What both superpowers aim for in this race, is to be the first to have a man walk in outer space. To accomplish that, no price is too high and no risk is too great. Now it’s up to the unlikely duo of a seasoned war veteran and a hot-headed test-pilot to fulfill this mission. Two men in a tiny spaceship, without proper testing, facing the complete unknown. They were supposed to do what no man has done before—and no man imagined what… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG • 2017 • 2h 20m
This film is rated PG. Based on the real-life Voskhod 2 mission, "The Spacewalker" dramatizes the intense and often terrifying ordeal of cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space. The film's rating is primarily due to multiple sequences of sustained, life-threatening peril and mature thematic material. While there is no sex and very little language or violence, the suspense is persistent, with characters facing… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Spacewalker appropriate for kids?
This film is rated PG. Based on the real-life Voskhod 2 mission, "The Spacewalker" dramatizes the intense and often terrifying ordeal of cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space. The film's rating is primarily due to multiple sequences of sustained… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Spacewalker
What happens in The Spacewalker, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Spacewalker
None. The film focuses entirely on the space mission and includes no sexual content or innuendo. Married characters share brief, non-sexual kisses of affection.
Violence and gore in The Spacewalker
Violence is limited to accidents and intense peril rather than combat. A test rocket explodes early in the film. A character injures his leg in a hard parachute landing. Most of the intensity comes from the near-disasters in space, including a character struggling to re-enter a spacecraft, a capsule spinning out of control, a fiery reentry, and a crash-landing. These scenes are suspenseful but not graphic or bloody.
Language in The Spacewalker
Language is very mild and infrequent. There are a few translated exclamations of frustration used during moments of high stress, equivalent to words like "damn."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Spacewalker
There are some instances of incidental smoking by government officials and engineers in meetings, which is period-appropriate for the 1960s setting.
Mature themes in The Spacewalker
The film is heavy with mature themes of peril, survival, and sacrifice. The cosmonauts are in constant danger of death from equipment failure, oxygen malfunction, and the hostile environment of space and a remote Siberian forest. The intense pressure of the Cold War Space Race is a constant backdrop, with officials pushing the mission forward despite known risks. The film also explores themes of family anxiety and teamwork under extreme duress.
Scary moments in The Spacewalker
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Spacewalker yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Spacewalker appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Spacewalker is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This film is rated PG. Based on the real-life Voskhod 2 mission, "The Spacewalker" dramatizes the intense and often terrifying ordeal of cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space. The film's rating is…
What age rating does The Spacewalker have?
The Spacewalker is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Spacewalker about?
This film is rated PG. Based on the real-life Voskhod 2 mission, "The Spacewalker" dramatizes the intense and often terrifying ordeal of cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man to walk in space. The film's rating is primarily due to multiple sequences of sustained, life-threatening peril and mature thematic material…
Is there sex or nudity in The Spacewalker?
None. The film focuses entirely on the space mission and includes no sexual content or innuendo. Married characters share brief, non-sexual kisses of affection.
How violent is The Spacewalker?
Violence is limited to accidents and intense peril rather than combat. A test rocket explodes early in the film. A character injures his leg in a hard parachute landing. Most of the intensity comes from the near-disasters in space, including a character…
Is the language in The Spacewalker appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild and infrequent. There are a few translated exclamations of frustration used during moments of high stress, equivalent to words like "damn."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Spacewalker?
There are some instances of incidental smoking by government officials and engineers in meetings, which is period-appropriate for the 1960s setting.
What mature themes appear in The Spacewalker?
The film is heavy with mature themes of peril, survival, and sacrifice. The cosmonauts are in constant danger of death from equipment failure, oxygen malfunction, and the hostile environment of space and a remote Siberian forest. The intense pressure of the…
How long is The Spacewalker?
The Spacewalker runs 140 minutes, directed by Dmitry Kiselev, released in 2017.
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