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Is Extinction safe for your child?

Age guide

13+

We advise Extinction from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Children this age are too young for 'Extinction' due to its intense sci-fi violence and themes of alien invasion, which can be very frightening and difficult to process.
9-12
Pre-teens might be drawn to the sci-fi action of 'Extinction,' but the film's suspense, violence, and existential themes about humanity's survival are likely too mature and potentially disturbing for this age group.
13-15
Teenagers in this age range can generally handle the sci-fi action and suspense of 'Extinction,' but parents should be aware of the film's intense violence, jump scares, and themes of societal collapse and identity crisis.
16+
Older teens can engage with 'Extinction' as a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller, appreciating its twists and themes of prejudice and survival, while being prepared for its violent sequences and intense emotional moments.

This sci-fi thriller explores themes of artificial intelligence, humanity, and survival during an alien invasion. It features intense action sequences and emotional dilemmas as a family fights for their lives.

Age guide
13+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
6/10
Toxic behaviour
2/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
3/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

The movie contains intense sci-fi violence, including explosions, gunfights, and peril, which might be frightening for younger viewers. It also deals with complex themes of identity and what it means to be human, which can lead to interesting discussions.

What to do about Extinction

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Extinction age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Extinction?

Parentwise puts Extinction at 13+. We advise Extinction from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old watch Extinction?

Not by default: we advise Extinction from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Pre-teens might be drawn to the sci-fi action of 'Extinction,' but the film's suspense, violence, and existential themes about humanity's survival are likely too mature and potentially disturbing for this age group.

Can a 12 year old watch Extinction?

Not by default: we advise Extinction from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Pre-teens might be drawn to the sci-fi action of 'Extinction,' but the film's suspense, violence, and existential themes about humanity's survival are likely too mature and potentially disturbing for this age group.

Can a 13 year old watch Extinction?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Extinction (13+). Teenagers in this age range can generally handle the sci-fi action and suspense of 'Extinction,' but parents should be aware of the film's intense violence, jump scares, and themes of societal collapse and identity crisis.

Is Extinction appropriate for kids?

The movie contains intense sci-fi violence, including explosions, gunfights, and peril, which might be frightening for younger viewers. Parentwise rates Extinction overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Extinction family friendly?

Extinction sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It also deals with complex themes of identity and what it means to be human, which can lead to interesting discussions.

Extinction parents guide: what should a parent know first?

The movie contains intense sci-fi violence, including explosions, gunfights, and peril, which might be frightening for younger viewers. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Extinction safe for kids?

We advise Extinction from age 13 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It also deals with complex themes of identity and what it means to be human, which can lead to interesting discussions.

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