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The Year Earth Changed (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.

Rated PG • 2021 • 48m

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The Year Earth Changed is a gentle, nature-focused documentary narrated by David Attenborough that explores how wildlife responded during the 2020 global lockdowns. Because it is a documentary about nature, there is no sexual content, profanity, or substance use present. The film includes mild, observational scenes of animals in their natural habitats, which may feature brief predator-prey dynamics typical of nature programming. It is… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

David Attenborough
David Attenborough
BB
Bhashkar Bara
DB
Dulu Bora
AC
Anshul Chopra
CG
Christine Gabriele
MH
Meghna Hazarika
RM
Russell MacLaughlin
SM
Salim Mandela
JN
Janet Neilson
JP
Justin Perrault
ST
Suzie Teerlink
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Is The Year Earth Changed appropriate for kids?

The Year Earth Changed is a gentle, nature-focused documentary narrated by David Attenborough that explores how wildlife responded during the 2020 global lockdowns. Because it is a documentary about nature, there is no sexual content, profanity, or substance use present. The… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Year Earth Changed

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 2/10

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Sex and nudity in The Year Earth Changed

There is no sexual content or innuendo in this documentary.

Violence and gore in The Year Earth Changed

The film contains mild, nature-based violence typical of documentaries, such as animals hunting for food. These instances are brief, observational, and lack graphic detail or blood.

Language in The Year Earth Changed

There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the documentary.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Year Earth Changed

There is no substance use or reference to substances in this film.

Mature themes in The Year Earth Changed

The film touches upon the human impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that is handled with sensitivity and optimism, focusing on resilience and environmental recovery.

Scary moments in The Year Earth Changed

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Year Earth Changed 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Year Earth Changed appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Year Earth Changed is best for ages 5+. It's rated PG. The Year Earth Changed is a gentle, nature-focused documentary narrated by David Attenborough that explores how wildlife responded during the 2020 global lockdowns. Because it is a documentary about nature, there is no…

What age rating does The Year Earth Changed have?

The Year Earth Changed is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is The Year Earth Changed about?

The Year Earth Changed is a gentle, nature-focused documentary narrated by David Attenborough that explores how wildlife responded during the 2020 global lockdowns. Because it is a documentary about nature, there is no sexual content, profanity, or substance use present. The film includes mild, observational scenes of…

Is there sex or nudity in The Year Earth Changed?

There is no sexual content or innuendo in this documentary.

How violent is The Year Earth Changed?

The film contains mild, nature-based violence typical of documentaries, such as animals hunting for food. These instances are brief, observational, and lack graphic detail or blood.

Is the language in The Year Earth Changed appropriate for kids?

There is no profanity or offensive language used throughout the documentary.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Year Earth Changed?

There is no substance use or reference to substances in this film.

What mature themes appear in The Year Earth Changed?

The film touches upon the human impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that is handled with sensitivity and optimism, focusing on resilience and environmental recovery.

How long is The Year Earth Changed?

The Year Earth Changed runs 48 minutes, directed by Tom Beard, released in 2021.

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