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Stargate

1994

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains sustained action violence, weapons, peril, frightening threats, deaths, and mature themes involving oppression, sacrifice, grief, and nuclear danger. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

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

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No notable product placement or purchase-oriented commercial messaging is central to the film.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths and the threat of sacrifice are important to the story; grief over a child's death is also referenced.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some brief, minor injuries and stylized sci-fi deaths.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild profanity throughout the dialogue.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Worship of Ra, Egyptian religious imagery, divine rulership, and sacrifice are central to the fictional society.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic subplot between a local woman and a soldier.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Alien environments, monstrous forces, captivity, pursuit, and threats to civilians create sustained tension.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very brief suggestive imagery or moments, consistent with PG-13 ratings.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes feature adults smoking cigarettes.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent sci-fi action includes weapons, combat, execution threats, explosions, and rebellion-related violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront alien danger, enslavement, armed power, and personal grief with significant bravery.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The film strongly encourages imaginative thinking about portals, alien worlds, mythology, technology, and cultural reinterpretation.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The team includes a range of backgrounds; the indigenous people are portrayed as a distinct culture.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It may spark interest in Egyptology, mythology, archaeology, and astronomy, but education is not its primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show empathy and work to help the enslaved population.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports resisting oppression, protecting others, questioning authority, and using knowledge responsibly.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display leadership, curiosity, and willingness to protect others.

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  3. Which choice in Stargate would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Stargate, and what caused that change?
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