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Aliens in the Attic

2009

A group of kids must protect their vacation home from invading aliens.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? PG family adventure with repeated alien attacks, weapons and peril, frightening moments, bullying, mild romantic material and a brief crude gag; the violence is largely comic and non-graphic. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard product placement typical for a studio family film.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No characters die; aliens are just defeated or shrunk.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild name-calling and occasional rude language.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

A teenage couple's relationship and breakup are part of the plot, with dating, deception and a revenge prank involving a new girlfriend.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Invading aliens, dangerous soldiers, mind control, capture, a giant alien and threats to Earth may frighten younger viewers.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual activity is indicated; there is a brief crude testicular-impact gag and mild suggestive teen dating material.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent comic battles, alien attacks, weapons, capture and mind-control darts; characters are threatened and knocked around, but violence is largely slapstick and non-graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Children repeatedly face dangerous aliens and protect adults despite fear, using teamwork and ingenuity rather than simply running away.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The children invent plans and improvised devices, including a potato gun, and use technology creatively to outwit the aliens.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a varied cast of children with different personalities and skills.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on creativity and teamwork.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Hannah befriends and protects the gentle alien Sparks, and the children cooperate to protect family members and help him return home.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes support teamwork, protecting family, accepting differences, honesty and resisting bullying, while deception and revenge receive some comic treatment.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The children show resourcefulness, courage and loyalty, though some use hacking, deception, pranks and risky improvised weapons.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Aliens in the Attic would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Aliens in the Attic, and what caused that change?
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