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Star Trek Beyond

2016

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 science-fiction action includes mass-casualty peril, combat, deaths, frightening threats, grief, and intense suspense. Romantic and sexual content are minimal. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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PG-13 science-fiction action includes mass-casualty peril, combat, deaths, frightening threats, grief, and intense suspense. Romantic and sexual content are minimal. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 13+Main watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 4/5
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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Standard film promotion; no excessive or distracting product placement.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Significant loss of crew members and the destruction of the ship are major plot points; also touches on the off-screen passing of legacy characters.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional scenes of characters sustaining injuries or being vaporized, but generally bloodless or minimal.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild infrequent profanity typical of a PG-13 action film.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Features a secondary character who is shown to have a husband.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor subplots regarding the relationship between Spock and Uhura.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent intense danger includes a devastating space ambush, deaths, captivity, a threatening alien enemy, and an imminent bioweapon attack.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor, non-sexual mentions; standard sci-fi adventure tone.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief, casual scenes of social drinking among adults.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Features intense space battles, hand-to-hand combat, and ship destruction throughout.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters consistently demonstrate bravery in the face of overwhelming odds.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages scientific thinking and imaginative problem-solving to overcome challenges.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features a multiracial, multinational ensemble cast consistent with the franchise's history.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exploration of sci-fi concepts, though mostly entertainment-focused.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Strong focus on the care the crew members have for one another under duress.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of unity, teamwork, and the importance of holding onto principles over isolationism.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters display leadership, self-sacrifice, and resilience.

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