Welcome to Earth (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Welcome to Earth
Rating: 7.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Will Smith whose curiosity and wonder is positively infectious—is guided by National Geographic Explorers traveling to different corners of the world to get up close and personal with the weirdest, most unusual, dangerous and thrilling spectacles of the planet.

TV-PG • 2021 • 1 season

7.6

400+

Average rating by Bontent members

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This visually stunning nature documentary series follows Will Smith as he explores some of the planet's most extreme environments. Its TV-PG rating is due to frequent scenes of intense, real-world peril, with the host and other explorers navigating dangerous situations like deep-sea dives, encounters with sharks, and proximity to active volcanoes. The series also includes some natural animal predation, such as predators hunting prey… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Will Smith

Dwayne Fields

Erik Weihenmayer

Cody Richardson

Diva Amon

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Is Welcome to Earth appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Mild 2/10

Sex and nudity in Welcome to Earth

There is no sexual content or nudity featured in this season. As a nature-focused documentary series, the visuals remain strictly educational and appropriate for a general audience. The focus is entirely on physical environments and biological processes rather than human relationships or anatomy.

Violence and gore in Welcome to Earth

The series includes mild depictions of nature's violence, particularly predator-prey interactions. These scenes are not graphic but show animals hunting and consuming others, such as sharks pursuing prey or wildebeest facing crocodiles during migration. The focus remains on the natural cycle rather than gratuitous detail.

Language in Welcome to Earth

No strong language is present. The dialogue is consistently clean and family-friendly, appropriate for a documentary format.

Mature themes in Welcome to Earth

Predominant themes include the mystery and power of nature, the interconnectedness of Earth's ecosystems, and humanity's place within it. There are underlying themes of perseverance and survival in the animal kingdom, and human ingenuity in scientific exploration. Some discussions touch upon natural dangers like volcanic activity and extreme weather.

Scary moments in Welcome to Earth

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Welcome to Earth 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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Is Welcome to Earth appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Welcome to Earth is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. This visually stunning nature documentary series follows Will Smith as he explores some of the planet's most extreme environments. Its TV-PG rating is due to frequent scenes of intense, real-world peril, with the host…

What age rating does Welcome to Earth have?

Welcome to Earth is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Welcome to Earth about?

How many seasons does Welcome to Earth have?

Welcome to Earth has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Welcome to Earth?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Welcome to Earth.

How violent is Welcome to Earth?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Welcome to Earth per our reviewers.

Is the language in Welcome to Earth appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Welcome to Earth.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Welcome to Earth?