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A PG Pixar sci-fi tale about a lonely boy mistaken for Earth's ambassador to aliens. The rating cites action, peril and thematic elements. Camp bullies injure his eye, alien battles create life-threatening moments, and his parents' deaths are discussed repeatedly. No profanity on screen. Most families with kids 10+ can enjoy it; very sensitive viewers may need reassurance during chase scenes.
Uplifting themes
Belonging, empathy and courage to be yourself run through the story Elio and his alien allies model compassion and standing up for others
Story (may spoil tone)
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Details
Violence Camp bullying, alien battles and a clone finger gag; mostly cartoon per…
Camp bullying, alien battles and a clone finger gag; mostly cartoon peril
Drugs / alcohol Adults drink wine with dinner
Adults drink wine with dinner
Frightening A night woods chase, a skeleton cell and fiery alien threats
A night woods chase, a skeleton cell and fiery alien threats
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A boy is bullied, injured and placed in life-threatening alien situatio…
A boy is bullied, injured and placed in life-threatening alien situations
Bullying / discrimination Camp kids hit, chase and mock Elio before he leaves Earth
Camp kids hit, chase and mock Elio before he leaves Earth
Dangerous behaviour Kids chase a peer through the woods; cartoon stunts happen in space
Kids chase a peer through the woods; cartoon stunts happen in space
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Parents' deaths and living with an aunt carry emotional weight
Parents' deaths and living with an aunt carry emotional weight
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Elio feels alone after losing his parents. How do friends help when family changes?
- Bullies chase him at camp. What would you do if you saw someone treated that way?
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