Our take
Steven Spielberg's PG-13 sci-fi thriller follows a meteorologist and whistleblower racing to reveal proof of extraterrestrial life. Gun chases, implied torture, and infrequent strong language. Best for teens who handle action peril and conspiracy tension.
Uplifting themes
Rotten Tomatoes consensus praises Spielberg's humanistic pursuit of optimism in an age of conspiracy. The film argues for empathy toward the unknown Margaret Fairchild and Daniel Kellner risk everything to share truth with the world. Emily Blunt's performance is widely praised as a career highlight The film invites discussion about media, faith, conspiracy culture, and humanity's response to the unknown. Roswell-era archive material provides sci-fi history hooks
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Story (may spoil tone)
A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there's life beyond our understanding.
Details
Violence Gunfire during action sequences, wrestling-ring fights with chairs, veh…
Gunfire during action sequences, wrestling-ring fights with chairs, vehicle chases ending in crashes, and implied off-screen torture. A government contractor pursues the heroes by any means
Language Infrequent strong language including f-word, plus milder terms like s-w…
Infrequent strong language including f-word, plus milder terms like s-word, g-word, hell, and God
Sex / nudity Occasional mild sex references in brief, undetailed verbal exchanges. N…
Occasional mild sex references in brief, undetailed verbal exchanges. No nudity is documented
Drugs / alcohol A brief verbal reference to ketamine misuse. No on-screen substance abu…
A brief verbal reference to ketamine misuse. No on-screen substance abuse is described
Frightening Sustained intense sequences with menacing tones, gun and knife threat,…
Sustained intense sequences with menacing tones, gun and knife threat, and characters in peril. Global panic over alien disclosure is a central theme
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence Discreet verbal references to domestic abuse. No sexual violence is doc…
Discreet verbal references to domestic abuse. No sexual violence is documented
Child peril / abuse Reviews mention frightened children taken by aliens for a painless proc…
Reviews mention frightened children taken by aliens for a painless procedure that grants special powers. Spielberg's tone treats this as wonder rather than horror, but it may still concern some parents
Bullying / discrimination The film argues for treating outsiders with curiosity and compassion ra…
The film argues for treating outsiders with curiosity and compassion rather than vilification, echoing immigration metaphors in Spielberg's sci-fi tradition
Gore / death / weapons Occasional blood and wound detail, cuts and bruising, plus gunfire. Som…
Occasional blood and wound detail, cuts and bruising, plus gunfire. Some bloody images are cited in the PG-13 rating
Dangerous behaviour Heroes steal classified materials, evade armed pursuers, and broadcast…
Heroes steal classified materials, evade armed pursuers, and broadcast state secrets. Thriller stakes, not instructional behavior
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health A character experiencing a panic attack who is reassured and calmed by…
A character experiencing a panic attack who is reassured and calmed by a friend. Mind-control technology forces one woman to act against her will
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement References to illness, death, and bereavement. A character mentions his…
References to illness, death, and bereavement. A character mentions his wife died