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Is Crater safe for your child?

Age guide

8+

We advise Crater from age 8 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger children might find the themes of loss and separation in Crater emotionally intense, even though the overall tone is adventurous.
9-12
Children in this age group can appreciate the adventure and friendship aspects of Crater, while beginning to understand the underlying narrative about coping with grief.
13-15
Teenagers can engage with Crater's coming-of-age story and its exploration of complex emotions, including the challenges of growing up and making difficult choices.
16+
Older viewers may reflect on Crater's portrayal of childhood innocence, the passage of time, and the poignant themes of legacy and memory.

After the death of his father, a boy growing up on a lunar mining colony embarks on a forbidden adventure with his three best friends to explore a mysterious crater before he is permanently relocated to an idyllic, distant planet.

Age guide
8+
Overall risk
2/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
6/10
Language
1/10
Influence
3/10

What parents should know

Crater is a science fiction adventure film on Disney+ about a group of children on a lunar colony embarking on a journey to explore a mysterious crater. While it features elements of friendship and exploration, the narrative also addresses themes of grief, loss, and the challenges of growing up. Parents should be aware of these emotional themes when considering it for younger viewers.

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Crater age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Crater?

Parentwise puts Crater at 8+. We advise Crater from age 8 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Crater?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Crater (8+). Children in this age group can appreciate the adventure and friendship aspects of Crater, while beginning to understand the underlying narrative about coping with grief.

Can a 12 year old watch Crater?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Crater (8+). Children in this age group can appreciate the adventure and friendship aspects of Crater, while beginning to understand the underlying narrative about coping with grief.

Can a 13 year old watch Crater?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Crater (8+). Teenagers can engage with Crater's coming-of-age story and its exploration of complex emotions, including the challenges of growing up and making difficult choices.

Is Crater appropriate for kids?

Crater is a science fiction adventure film on Disney+ about a group of children on a lunar colony embarking on a journey to explore a mysterious crater. Parentwise rates Crater overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.

Is Crater family friendly?

Crater is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While it features elements of friendship and exploration, the narrative also addresses themes of grief, loss, and the challenges of growing up.

Crater parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Crater is a science fiction adventure film on Disney+ about a group of children on a lunar colony embarking on a journey to explore a mysterious crater. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).

Is Crater safe for kids?

We advise Crater from age 8 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). While it features elements of friendship and exploration, the narrative also addresses themes of grief, loss, and the challenges of growing up.

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