The Wandering Earth II (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Humans built huge engines on the surface of the earth to find a new home. But the road to the universe is perilous. In order to save earth, young people once again have to step forward to start a race against time for life and death.
Rated NR • 2023 • 2h 54m
This epic sci-fi disaster film, a prequel to The Wandering Earth, is unrated in the U.S. but contains content comparable to a PG-13 film. Its rating is driven by frequent and large-scale disaster violence, intense peril, and some strong language. Parents should be aware of numerous depictions of global cataclysms, character deaths (including a main character's self-sacrifice and another freezing to death), and a brief but impactful… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Wandering Earth II appropriate for kids?
This epic sci-fi disaster film, a prequel to The Wandering Earth, is unrated in the U.S. but contains content comparable to a PG-13 film. Its rating is driven by frequent and large-scale disaster violence, intense peril, and some strong language. Parents should be aware of… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Wandering Earth II
What happens in The Wandering Earth II, moment by moment
- 0:04 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
Sex and nudity in The Wandering Earth II
None. There are light romantic elements between some characters, but there is no sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in The Wandering Earth II
Moderate but frequent. The film is filled with large-scale disaster movie violence, including massive earthquakes that destroy cities, tsunamis, and meteor strikes. There are numerous sci-fi action sequences, including space battles with explosions destroying ships and a terrorist attack featuring hand-to-hand combat (punches, kicks, a man gets a bloodied face). Several characters die, some suddenly; a man is killed by automated security, another character freezes to death, and a main character sacrifices himself…
Read more — free accountLanguage in The Wandering Earth II
Moderate. There are several uses of "f***" spoken in English, some of which occur in the first few minutes, though they are not always translated in the subtitles. The word "s***" is also used a couple of times.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Wandering Earth II
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any illicit substances.
Mature themes in The Wandering Earth II
Strong themes of existential threat, self-sacrifice, and parental loss are central to the story. Characters must make impossible choices and cope with the deaths of loved ones, including a scene showing a character's young daughter fatally injured after an accident. The plot revolves around the potential end of humanity, and the ethics of an AI making life-or-death decisions for the planet are explored. A main character must also break a promise to his son to return home in order to save the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wandering Earth II appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Wandering Earth II is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This epic sci-fi disaster film, a prequel to The Wandering Earth, is unrated in the U.S. but contains content comparable to a PG-13 film. Its rating is driven by frequent and large-scale disaster violence, intense…
What age rating does The Wandering Earth II have?
The Wandering Earth II is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Wandering Earth II about?
This epic sci-fi disaster film, a prequel to The Wandering Earth, is unrated in the U.S. but contains content comparable to a PG-13 film. Its rating is driven by frequent and large-scale disaster violence, intense peril, and some strong language. Parents should be aware of numerous depictions of global cataclysms…
Is there sex or nudity in The Wandering Earth II?
None. There are light romantic elements between some characters, but there is no sexual content or nudity.
How violent is The Wandering Earth II?
Moderate but frequent. The film is filled with large-scale disaster movie violence, including massive earthquakes that destroy cities, tsunamis, and meteor strikes. There are numerous sci-fi action sequences, including space battles with explosions destroying…
Is the language in The Wandering Earth II appropriate for kids?
Moderate. There are several uses of "f***" spoken in English, some of which occur in the first few minutes, though they are not always translated in the subtitles. The word "s***" is also used a couple of times.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Wandering Earth II?
None. No characters are shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any illicit substances.
What mature themes appear in The Wandering Earth II?
Strong themes of existential threat, self-sacrifice, and parental loss are central to the story. Characters must make impossible choices and cope with the deaths of loved ones, including a scene showing a character's young daughter fatally injured after an…
How long is The Wandering Earth II?
The Wandering Earth II runs 174 minutes, directed by Frant Gwo, released in 2023.
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