Our take
The Electric State is a Netflix sci-fi adventure about a teen and a companion robot searching for her brother in a dystopian future. Expect robot-on-robot violence, chase action, frequent mild to moderate profanity, and themes of grief and alcoholism in backstory. The tone mixes quirky humor with darker war-aftermath imagery. Best for teens who enjoy stylized sci-fi action
Uplifting themes
Friendship, believing in yourself, and protecting others drive the road story Michelle persists with compassion; allies step up despite flawed adults
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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.
Details
Violence Robot fights, shootings, chases, and kill threats in a post-war sci-fi…
Robot fights, shootings, chases, and kill threats in a post-war sci-fi setting
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 No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol A parent's alcoholism is referenced; brief drug-joint joke in dialogue
A parent's alcoholism is referenced; brief drug-joint joke in dialogue
Frightening Scavenger robots, kidnapping talk, and war-scarred wasteland imagery
Scavenger robots, kidnapping talk, and war-scarred wasteland imagery
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 teen searches a war-torn future for her missing brother
A teen searches a war-torn future for her missing brother
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Gunfire, a destroyed pistol, and graphic gut references in robot battles
Gunfire, a destroyed pistol, and graphic gut references in robot battles
Dangerous behaviour Hot-wiring vehicles and breaking into sites are played for adventure
Hot-wiring vehicles and breaking into sites are played for 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
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?
- Dystopian movies exaggerate tech fears. What real questions about AI and screens matter to your family?