First Life (2010) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sir David Attenborough goes back in time to the roots of the tree of life, in search of the very first animals, telling their story with stunning photography, state of the art visual effects and the captivating charm of the world’s favorite naturalist.
TV-PG • 2010 • 1 season
First Life is a natural history documentary presented by David Attenborough that explores the origins of multicellular life on Earth. The series uses computer-generated imagery to reconstruct ancient organisms based on fossil evidence, focusing on the Cambrian Explosion and Ediacaran biota. There is no sexual content, language, or substance use, and violence is limited to non-graphic portrayals of predatory behavior between ancient… Sign up for the full guide
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Is First Life appropriate for kids?
First Life is a natural history documentary presented by David Attenborough that explores the origins of multicellular life on Earth. The series uses computer-generated imagery to reconstruct ancient organisms based on fossil evidence, focusing on the Cambrian Explosion and… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in First Life
None.
Violence and gore in First Life
The series features computer-animated depictions of ancient prehistoric creatures fighting or consuming one another. These sequences are illustrative of evolutionary behavior and lack realistic blood or gore.
Language in First Life
None.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in First Life
None.
Mature themes in First Life
The series focuses on the history of life, evolutionary development, and the struggle for survival in ancient environments. It is scientific and educational in tone.
Scary moments in First Life
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for First Life 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 First Life appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests First Life is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. First Life is a natural history documentary presented by David Attenborough that explores the origins of multicellular life on Earth. The series uses computer-generated imagery to reconstruct ancient organisms based on…
What age rating does First Life have?
First Life is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is First Life about?
First Life is a natural history documentary presented by David Attenborough that explores the origins of multicellular life on Earth. The series uses computer-generated imagery to reconstruct ancient organisms based on fossil evidence, focusing on the Cambrian Explosion and Ediacaran biota. There is no sexual content…
How many seasons does First Life have?
First Life has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in First Life?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across First Life.
How violent is First Life?
Violence isn't a standout concern across First Life per our reviewers.
Is the language in First Life appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across First Life.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in First Life?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across First Life.
What mature themes appear in First Life?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of First Life.
Where can I read the full First Life parent guide?
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