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Our take
A Netflix sci-fi adventure about a teen and a companion robot searching for her brother in a dystopian future. Robot-on-robot violence, chase action, frequent mild to moderate profanity, and grief and alcoholism themes in the backstory. Quirky humor sits alongside darker war-aftermath imagery. Suits teens who enjoy stylized sci-fi action.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, believing in yourself and protecting others drive the road story Michelle keeps going with compassion, and allies step up despite flawed adults
Story (may spoil tone)
An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.
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Violence Action battles and physical clashes run through the story
Action battles and physical clashes run through the story
Language Regular s-word, b-word phrase, hell, damn and b-word during banter and…
Regular s-word, b-word phrase, hell, damn and b-word during banter and chases
Sex / nudity Mild romantic and sexual content appears
Mild romantic and sexual content appears
Drugs / alcohol Brief drinking is referenced; cannabis use is not shown
Brief drinking is referenced; cannabis use is not shown
Frightening Scavenger robots, kidnapping talk and war-scarred wasteland imagery cre…
Scavenger robots, kidnapping talk and war-scarred wasteland imagery create unease
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 War-torn future peril surrounds a teen searching for her missing brother
War-torn future peril surrounds a teen searching for her missing brother
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Injury detail appears, without exaggerated gut gore
Injury detail appears, without exaggerated gut gore
Dangerous behaviour Hot-wiring vehicles and breaking into sites play as adventure
Hot-wiring vehicles and breaking into sites play as adventure
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Grief, foster-care trauma and a bleak worldview shape the teen lead
Grief, foster-care trauma and a bleak worldview shape the teen lead
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement An orphaned teen searches for her missing brother amid loss and war mem…
An orphaned teen searches for her missing brother amid loss and war memories
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
- Michelle trusts a robot friend in a broken world. What makes a friendship feel safe when everything else is uncertain?
- The story shows adults who failed kids. How can communities protect vulnerable children?
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