Does the dog die?
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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No dogs in the story. Only mention of a dog is when a character callously announces that the protagonist shouldn't have a problem sacrificing his life because he has "no immediate family, not even a dog."
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Abandonment
Is an animal abandoned?
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[NO]
There's even a line that specifies that the protagonist "doesn't even have a dog" when he goes to space.
There's even a line that specifies that the protagonist "doesn't even have a dog" when he goes to space.
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Is a child abandoned by a parent?
46 supporters
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Yes but in a positive way and only implied via backstory. (Spoilers for the beginning of the film) Ryland goes through the belongings of one of the side character astronauts who died before waking up, and he finds photographs of him with his children.
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Does someone leave without saying goodbye?
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I’d say yes, though happens offscreen.
***Spoilers***
A character is drugged and placed on a suicide mission spaceship. This character never has the chance to say goodbye to anyone.
***Spoilers***
A character is drugged and placed on a suicide mission spaceship. This character never has the chance to say goodbye to anyone.
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Abuse
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Is there domestic violence?
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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Are there abusive parents?
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No, and there's hardly any appearance/mention of parents at all. None of the lead characters have any children or parents in their life. One side character is implied to have a positive relationship with a father or uncle. Another side character is implied to have children or nieces/nephews.
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Does an abused person forgive their abuser?
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(Slight book vs. movie spoilers)
Stratt is slightly less abusive in the movie, and Ryland is slightly more forgiving of her. The ending is also left a little bit more open ended because he is given the opportunity to return to Earth whenever he wants. Per creator interviews, however, this was intended to depict MORE of a found family theme because staying with people who treat you better than your abusive background is much more powerful if you could leave at any time. (Personally I found it meaningful that when Ryland asks Stratt for time to think, he is given a 3 hour deadline, but when he asks Rocky, he is given the rest of his life.)
Stratt is slightly less abusive in the movie, and Ryland is slightly more forgiving of her. The ending is also left a little bit more open ended because he is given the opportunity to return to Earth whenever he wants. Per creator interviews, however, this was intended to depict MORE of a found family theme because staying with people who treat you better than your abusive background is much more powerful if you could leave at any time. (Personally I found it meaningful that when Ryland asks Stratt for time to think, he is given a 3 hour deadline, but when he asks Rocky, he is given the rest of his life.)
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Does the abused become the abuser?
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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Is someone stalked?
29 supporters
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[Yes] (Briefly, mildly, and played for laughs) Grace is approached by a powerful character with extrajudicial authority. He is initially uncooperative, but is soon surrounded by special agents who had been stalking him.
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Is someone gaslighted?
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Someone is lied to, but they aren't made to think they're crazy, and the person who's lying is upfront that they lied earlier. By strict definition this isn't gaslighting, but if the issue is about lying/betrayal by someone you trust, then I *do* think this movie has that. Very YMMV.
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Addiction
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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Upon finding himself the only survivor, Grace drinks a ton of vodka.
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There is mention of heroine but it isn't used.
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Animal
Are animals abused?
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No.
1. No animals in the film.
2. Non-sentient bacteria is experimented on in ways that would be upsetting if done to animals.
3. The scene from the book with animal testing on monkeys is not present or even mentioned.
1. No animals in the film.
2. Non-sentient bacteria is experimented on in ways that would be upsetting if done to animals.
3. The scene from the book with animal testing on monkeys is not present or even mentioned.
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MAJOR SPOILER:
You definitely think the alien dies (a couple of times.. it’s a rollercoaster) but in the end everyone is ok.
You definitely think the alien dies (a couple of times.. it’s a rollercoaster) but in the end everyone is ok.
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Does a pet die?
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[NO]
There are no pets or animals in this film. Sentient, sapient aliens are not pets.
There are no pets or animals in this film. Sentient, sapient aliens are not pets.
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Does a horse die?
168 supporters
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[NO]
Film contains no horses.
Film contains no horses.
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Is an animal sad?
157 supporters
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I’ll add even though he’s sentient the noises he makes when he’s sad sounded very animal-like and really got to me.
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Are there spiders?
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No, but there is an alien that somewhat looks like a spider.
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Are there bugs?
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NO but possibly worth mentioning that there's multiple scenes throughout the movie where characters look at single-celled organisms under microscopes.
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Does a cat die?
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No cats (or any animals) in the film.
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Assault
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No, there is no sexual violence. Tho i felt the scene where he was drugged was remenicent enough to be triggering
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Are there jokes about sexual assault on men?
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A character references the movie, Alien, and jokes that he's glad he hasn't been forcibly impregnated with alien eggs.
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Is someone drugged?
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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A character is sedated against their will.
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Is someone restrained?
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YES (Vague spoilers) There is a very emotionally desperate chase scene near the end of the film. The scene ends with the fleeing character being tackled to the ground and forcibly injected with a sedative.
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Does a woman get slapped?
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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Is someone's mouth covered?
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The MC wakes up twice with his mouth covered with an oxygen mask
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Is someone beaten up by a bully?
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No. A character is pursued, tackled, and held down, but they are not hit or kicked.
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Is someone held under water?
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No. Nobody is even submerged in water.
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Bodily Harm
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Is there genital trauma/mutilation?
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Yes (but only mild/implied/indirect)
In the very very beginning of the film, a character does a highly comedic "ow my crotch" type of yelp as medical equipment is rapidly removed from his body.
Notes:
- The catheter would logically need to be included but is not shown visually.
- This scene is vastly minimized compared to the book. There's no blood at all.
In the very very beginning of the film, a character does a highly comedic "ow my crotch" type of yelp as medical equipment is rapidly removed from his body.
Notes:
- The catheter would logically need to be included but is not shown visually.
- This scene is vastly minimized compared to the book. There's no blood at all.
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Is someone burned alive?
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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[YES]
(spoilers)
1. Per other comments, there are some offscreen deaths by explosion.
2. The crewmember who gets burned by the caustic atmosphere is a separate instance. There are some visually upsetting smoke effects, but he does not die.
(spoilers)
1. Per other comments, there are some offscreen deaths by explosion.
2. The crewmember who gets burned by the caustic atmosphere is a separate instance. There are some visually upsetting smoke effects, but he does not die.
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Is there cannibalism?
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No, but in the book there is a brief mention of a character eating synthetic clones of their muscle based on their own DNA. The character is ok with this.
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Is there shaving/cutting?
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Grace shaves off his coma beard using an electric trimmer.
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Is someone crushed to death?
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Nearly. The main character gets squished by centrifugal forces and is in critical condition cause he is crushed against a wall. But the 2 main charakter safes him so it ends good
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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One of their science missions goes wrong and they almost get crushed by the weight of gravity. (Spoiler ahead) Grace loses consciousness, but is saved by Rocky. Rocky struggles to breathe because he has to leave his atmosphere to rescue Grace.
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Is someone stabbed?
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[NO] unless you count a closeup of bacteria under a microscope getting punctured by scientific equipment
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Does someone fall to their death?
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No, but a character does have to do an EVA on top of a spaceship that is flying high in a planet’s atmosphere, which might be a bit scary/tense if you’re scared of heights. He does have a rope to secure himself.
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Does someone become unconscious?
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[YES] (multiple characters, multiple times)
1. Briefly stunned by colliding with something during a spacewalk.
2. Excessive G-forces
3. Injured to the point of being physically unable to stay awake.
4. Unwillingly injected with a sedative.
1. Briefly stunned by colliding with something during a spacewalk.
2. Excessive G-forces
3. Injured to the point of being physically unable to stay awake.
4. Unwillingly injected with a sedative.
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Is there eye mutilation?
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[NO]
The scene from the book where Grace gets concerning chemical burns on his eyes does NOT happen.
The scene from the book where Grace gets concerning chemical burns on his eyes does NOT happen.
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Is there body horror?
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Rocky's injuries are disturbing, implying melting/burning
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Is there excessive gore?
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No. There are some bad physical injuries that happen in the book, but these are visually minimized in the film, and (mild spoilers) the "wound cleaning" mishap does not happen at all.
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Does a head get squashed?
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No, but if you're sensitive to head trauma (as I am), the prolonged scene where Grace's head is caught between a chair and a screen might be triggering. He ends up fine, but there is blood on his face.
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Children
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Creepy Crawly
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Death
Does a major character die?
39 supporters
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[NO]
(Spoilers, including book vs. film spoilers)
Several important side characters do tragically die and are mourned and wept over in poignant scenes. Of the three major characters in this film (Grace, Rocky, and Stratt) none of them die, although there are many near-misses...and there's even a scene at the very end showing Stratt alive and mostly well!
(Spoilers, including book vs. film spoilers)
Several important side characters do tragically die and are mourned and wept over in poignant scenes. Of the three major characters in this film (Grace, Rocky, and Stratt) none of them die, although there are many near-misses...and there's even a scene at the very end showing Stratt alive and mostly well!
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Does someone die?
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Two scientists are killed at the beginning of the movie during mission. The death isn’t shown, but the bodies are. Also an explosion in which people die occurs, but no imagery or bodies shown.
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Does someone sacrifice themselves?
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The plan of Project Hail Mary is three astronauts who must try to save Earth while knowing they can't go home again and will die in space.
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Does a non-human character die?
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No
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Multiple non-humanoid Eridians die off screen
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Disability
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Yes
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Drugs/Alcohol
Does someone overdose?
22 supporters
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[minor spoiler]
Two characters wish to commit suicide via overdosing heroin when their mission is done, but it's only mentioned once and never shown.
Two characters wish to commit suicide via overdosing heroin when their mission is done, but it's only mentioned once and never shown.
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Family
Is a child's toy destroyed?
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[No]
There are several prominent mementos, at least one associated with children, and they do not get destroyed.
There are several prominent mementos, at least one associated with children, and they do not get destroyed.
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Does a family member die?
31 supporters
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A character is mentioned to have "no living family," but that is the only mention and it's mostly a throwaway comment.
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Is someone kidnapped?
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[Yes] (All instances involve government agents during the backstory side plot)
1. When Grace is initially recruited to the project, he's stereotypically surrounded by agents and strong-armed into a car.
2. When Grace reports making a major discovery, agents return very quickly and strong-arm him into a military jet this time. (His bewilderment at the overkill of the situation is played for laughs.)
3. (MAJOR SPOILERS!) When Grace announces that he has decided not to go on the mission, it is revealed to him that he does not have a choice. Agents chase him down and inject him with a sedative in order to send him on the mission against his will.
1. When Grace is initially recruited to the project, he's stereotypically surrounded by agents and strong-armed into a car.
2. When Grace reports making a major discovery, agents return very quickly and strong-arm him into a military jet this time. (His bewilderment at the overkill of the situation is played for laughs.)
3. (MAJOR SPOILERS!) When Grace announces that he has decided not to go on the mission, it is revealed to him that he does not have a choice. Agents chase him down and inject him with a sedative in order to send him on the mission against his will.
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Does a parent die?
1 supporters
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A side character dies. We soon see photographs of him with his kids
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Fear
Are there jump scares?
97 supporters
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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One biggie from my memory, when Grace first encounters Rocky, when he enters his ship. You can easily tell it’s coming as the score fades out as Grace looks closer at the glass wall. It’s at the end of the first trailer.
Another smaller loud moment is towards the end of the film when Grace and Stratt are talking outside, an explosion happens, but you see it visually in the background of their conversation before you hear it, you have around 2 seconds before you hear a loud bang.
Another smaller loud moment is towards the end of the film when Grace and Stratt are talking outside, an explosion happens, but you see it visually in the background of their conversation before you hear it, you have around 2 seconds before you hear a loud bang.
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Is trypophobic content shown?
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Not really but just in case
There are a few scenes where you see a bacteria type thing which at the start they call ‘dots’ but it isn’t really trypophobia just bacteria
There are a few scenes where you see a bacteria type thing which at the start they call ‘dots’ but it isn’t really trypophobia just bacteria
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A character uses an electric razor to shave his beard.
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Is there a shower scene?
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Decontamination scene during a flashback
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Are there mannequins?
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[YES] but only one scene, and the mannequin is absurdly unrealistic. Grace basically just puts clothes on a mop to demonstrate his loneliness.
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Are there natural bodies of water?
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There is a room aboard Grace's spaceship that projects images of Earth, including the ocean. At the end of the film a ship is shown sailing on the ocean.
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Gross
Does someone vomit?
183 supporters
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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I plugged my ears for the one described by another user and I was fine. Pills given, happens after getting off the plane into a traffic cone, off screen and very minimal noise. Completely for comedic effect.
What bothered me more was the coughing at the very start of the movie when he wakes up. Some liquid but no vomit. I would have been okay if I knew, but very unexpected.
What bothered me more was the coughing at the very start of the movie when he wakes up. Some liquid but no vomit. I would have been okay if I knew, but very unexpected.
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Is there defecation?
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Note: Unlike the book, the "Rocky eating scene" does NOT begin with defacation.
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Is someone eaten?
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[YES]
No sentient beings are eaten, but (vague major spoilers) there is, however, an extended plot point and at least one microscope closeup of bacteria eating other bacteria.
No sentient beings are eaten, but (vague major spoilers) there is, however, an extended plot point and at least one microscope closeup of bacteria eating other bacteria.
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Does someone wet/soil themselves?
33 supporters
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[NO] but it's indirectly shown that the protagonist had done so during a coma via relevant medical equipment.
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Does someone spit?
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At the very beginning, when the main character wakes up from a coma, he spits up water.
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Is there audio gore?
1 supporters
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Squelching noise as a character eats in an unusual way. This is prefaced by a voiceover narration
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Large-scale Violence
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Law Enforcement
Is there copaganda?
50 supporters
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[NO]
(Spoilers for backstory sub plot)
Early in the film, there are some endearing buddy scenes with Carl the Government Agent, but when the government agency does the bastardly spoiler thing in the end, Carl sides with his fellow "cops."
(Spoilers for backstory sub plot)
Early in the film, there are some endearing buddy scenes with Carl the Government Agent, but when the government agency does the bastardly spoiler thing in the end, Carl sides with his fellow "cops."
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Is there incarceration?
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Not in the movie, but in the book the main character is held in a cell for 3 days.
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LGBTQ+
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Yes
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Loss
Is a priceless artifact destroyed?
5 supporters
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[YES] (implied/offscreen)
SPOILERS for end of film!
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Both spaceships are discovered to have vulnerabilities in the fuel system. Only one of them is able to be repaired, and the other one is eventually abandoned in space.
SPOILERS for end of film!
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Both spaceships are discovered to have vulnerabilities in the fuel system. Only one of them is able to be repaired, and the other one is eventually abandoned in space.
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Medical
Are needles/syringes used?
53 supporters
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You didn't say the magic word. You didn't say the magic word.
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In a few scenes. Right at the beginning the character pulls an iv. Throughout the movie, the main character gets drugged with a needle on scene and another scene is shown were the mc gets safed through getting an iv. Again the needle is shown but its an emotional scene wich plays off fast with lots of distractions so its easy to over see
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Is there a hospital scene?
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The medical bay of the spaceship is featured a few times throughout the film.
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Is there menstruation?
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[NO]
One of the astronaut characters is a woman, and there's NO mention of menstural products during the backstory subplot where they're preparing for the mission.
One of the astronaut characters is a woman, and there's NO mention of menstural products during the backstory subplot where they're preparing for the mission.
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Mental Health
Does someone attempt suicide?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
122 supporters
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Yes
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[NO]
Important "book vs. film" note (spoilers!):
The book has a scene where a character is physiologically unable to eat or defacate without cutting into their own body. This concept is completely removed from the film!
Important "book vs. film" note (spoilers!):
The book has a scene where a character is physiologically unable to eat or defacate without cutting into their own body. This concept is completely removed from the film!
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Is there autism specific abuse?
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No. Various characters display various personality traits commonly associated with autism, and they are not abused or harassed over it.
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Yes
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
40 supporters
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Suicide and a method of how a character is planning on it is mentioned, but the phrase “I’m going to kill myself” is never said. Also, it is mentioned in context that is situational and not stemming from mental illness.
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Is reality unstable or unhinged?
36 supporters
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No, but there are some very immersive feats of cinematography during scenes where characters feel unstable and/or unhinged.
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Yes
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A character struggles to remember who he is after waking up from a years-long coma, but he regains his memory within a couple of scenes.
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Are there anxiety attacks?
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Grace freaks out a bit right after he wakes up and has no idea where or who he is.
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Does someone have a meltdown?
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Grace gets mad when a scientific theory he had is proven wrong and kicks some things over in a lab.
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Is there a claustrophobic scene?
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To traverse between the main character's ship and the alien's ship, they use a very dark narrow-ish tunnel (approx. 1.5-2 Ryan Goslings in diameter). I was spooked by the scene where he first enters it, but mainly because of how dark the tunnel is as I am not very much a claustrophobe.
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[NO]
Important note: zero instances of mental-health related suicide. All discussions/plans of suicide are in context of planning to avoid suffering when faced with certain starvation. (Spoilers) Due to various plot developments, no characters ever find themselves in that specific scenario, so none of the planned suicides occur.
Important note: zero instances of mental-health related suicide. All discussions/plans of suicide are in context of planning to avoid suffering when faced with certain starvation. (Spoilers) Due to various plot developments, no characters ever find themselves in that specific scenario, so none of the planned suicides occur.
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Is there misophonia?
1 supporters
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8
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Chewing/slurping sounds: Grace eats ramen in a few scenes in the movie.
In one scene, Rocky also eats in a rather gross way which is played for comedic effect.
In one scene, Rocky also eats in a rather gross way which is played for comedic effect.
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Natural Disasters
Are there tsunamis?
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[No.]
Those sensitive to tsunamis may be concerned when characters discuss doing dangerous particle physics experiments on an aircraft carrier in case of massive, apocalyptic explosions, but none occur.
Those sensitive to tsunamis may be concerned when characters discuss doing dangerous particle physics experiments on an aircraft carrier in case of massive, apocalyptic explosions, but none occur.
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Noxious
Are there flashing lights or images?
62 supporters
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35
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1:50:00
The worst flashing was maybe 1hr 50min into the film, when things spin.
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Is there shakey cam?
61 supporters
Yes
29
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There is significant shaky cam during one scene where characters run.
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Are there sudden loud noises?
53 supporters
Yes
33
No
0
1
There are two particular moments during the film. Both are decently bass-heavy.
The first is a jumpscare about a third of the way into the film. It's not actually scary visually, but something appears suddenly and there's a scare chord. I personally don't think it's *that* bad, but as someone sensitive to loud noises it *did* make me jump due to how sudden it is. Grace will go through a dark tunnel and reach a wall at the end. When he does, brace yourself or plug your ears.
The second is about two-thirds to three-quarters through the film. IMO this one was louder, but the movie lets you know it's coming, so it won't catch you off-guard like the first. Something explodes off-screen in the distance, and you see a shockwave approaching. The loud noise happens when the shockwave reaches the characters.
So for this second one if the issue is not knowing the loud noise is coming, you should be okay. If the issue is the loud noise itself, you might want to weigh skipping this one in the theater, or bring something to help when the moment comes.
Outside of those two specific moments, you should be okay.
The first is a jumpscare about a third of the way into the film. It's not actually scary visually, but something appears suddenly and there's a scare chord. I personally don't think it's *that* bad, but as someone sensitive to loud noises it *did* make me jump due to how sudden it is. Grace will go through a dark tunnel and reach a wall at the end. When he does, brace yourself or plug your ears.
The second is about two-thirds to three-quarters through the film. IMO this one was louder, but the movie lets you know it's coming, so it won't catch you off-guard like the first. Something explodes off-screen in the distance, and you see a shockwave approaching. The loud noise happens when the shockwave reaches the characters.
So for this second one if the issue is not knowing the loud noise is coming, you should be okay. If the issue is the loud noise itself, you might want to weigh skipping this one in the theater, or bring something to help when the moment comes.
Outside of those two specific moments, you should be okay.
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Yes
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Is there screaming?
20 supporters
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No
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SPOILERS
At a pivotal point in the movie, Rocky screams. His scream is distinctly in his own language rather than being a human scream, but is still very clearly a scream.
At a pivotal point in the movie, Rocky screams. His scream is distinctly in his own language rather than being a human scream, but is still very clearly a scream.
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Are there underwater scenes?
14 supporters
Yes
4
No
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3
A brief moment in the last 10 min of the movie shows a machine under the surface making waves in an artificial ocean.
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Is there obscene language/gestures?
13 supporters
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2
No, but an alien character does say something that sounds like it could be an innuendo. (Not on purpose)
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Paranoia
Is someone watched without knowing?
22 supporters
Yes
4
No
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5
[Watched no, overheard yes.]
There's a recurring comedic bit where one character is trying to keep his video diary sessions private, but no matter how quietly he whispers, he is constantly heckled by another character (with very good hearing) who can hear him from across the room.
There's a recurring comedic bit where one character is trying to keep his video diary sessions private, but no matter how quietly he whispers, he is constantly heckled by another character (with very good hearing) who can hear him from across the room.
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Is the fourth wall broken?
14 supporters
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[NO] but there's a recurring instance of a character filming video diaries and looking directly at the audience as he does so. I believe there's special effects each time to make the movie screen look really obviously like a computer screen.
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Pregnancy
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No
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Yes
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Is there childbirth?
37 supporters
Yes
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No
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4
[NO] but some very scientifically important bacteria reproduce, and characters get really really excited and joke about being parents.
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No
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Yes
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No
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Are there babies or unborn children?
22 supporters
Yes
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No
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[NO] but see section on childbirth for some tangential references.
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Prejudice
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Does the black guy die first?
27 supporters
Yes
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No
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Chronologically, technically a black guy does die first. But, it’s not the first death confronted in the movie.
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Does an LGBT person die?
1 supporters
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0
No
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2
[Realistically NO]
Technically yes, but only in backstory/dialogue. (Spoilers) We learn that a few dozen sentient beings from a mono-gendered alien species have recently died of radiation poisoning.
Technically yes, but only in backstory/dialogue. (Spoilers) We learn that a few dozen sentient beings from a mono-gendered alien species have recently died of radiation poisoning.
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Is there Aphobia?
1 supporters
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1
No
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1
The fact that a character doesn't have a significant other, any living family or "not even a dog", is used by a different character as an argument for why he should voulenteer for a suicide mission.
Many aro/ace people face having their lives devalued because of a lack of close connections, and this might hit a bit close to home.
Many aro/ace people face having their lives devalued because of a lack of close connections, and this might hit a bit close to home.
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3
[Realistically NO]
Technically...maaaaybe?
(Spoilers)
This is not discussed in the film, but Eridians are a mono-gendered species. Ryland decides to refer to Rocky with he/him pronouns (to match his own) for simplicity's sake, and Rocky never brings it up or seems bothered.
Technically...maaaaybe?
(Spoilers)
This is not discussed in the film, but Eridians are a mono-gendered species. Ryland decides to refer to Rocky with he/him pronouns (to match his own) for simplicity's sake, and Rocky never brings it up or seems bothered.
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Race
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No
27
Relationships
Yes
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No
28
Religious
Is religion discussed?
15 supporters
Yes
28
No
0
5
Briefly, a character is asked if they believe in God.
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Yes
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26
Sex
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Yes
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1
[NO]
There are photographs and backstory scenes showing characters with their families, but no incest is depicted.
There are photographs and backstory scenes showing characters with their families, but no incest is depicted.
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Is there sexual content?
80 supporters
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No
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5
[NO] but there's a recurring joke where a character (very naively) insists on saying "fist my bump" while doing the "fist bump" gesture.
Book vs. film note: The recurring bit about the two side characters who hook up and overshare is not present in the film.
Book vs. film note: The recurring bit about the two side characters who hook up and overshare is not present in the film.
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Are there nude scenes?
67 supporters
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2
No
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2
Implied nudity, "technically counts as nudity," strategic coverups, stuff like that. There is no direct depiction of any human private bits.
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Yes
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28
Is there BDSM?
35 supporters
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No
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3
[NO] but there's a joke where a character is given a model of an oxygen molecule (two rings of atoms bonded to each other) and quips that he hopes it's not a pair of handcuffs.
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Sexism
Is a male character ridiculed for crying?
25 supporters
Yes
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No
28
4
No, and the trope is stunningly subverted! A male character begins to openly weep, and the ensuing dialogue subtly mocks him for not expressing his emotions earlier.
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Sickness
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No
24
Yes
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24
Is there dementia/Alzheimer's?
1 supporters
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No
26
4
No dementia in the film however memory loss is a major plot point.
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24
Social
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Yes
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Is existentialism debated?
19 supporters
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No
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Vague spoilers: One of the main recurring themes of the story is the interchange of human connection with heroism. The movie asks us, perhaps even more directly than the book: "Who would you die for?"
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Spoiler
Does it have a sad ending?
87 supporters
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[NO]
(Vague spoilers)
...and if you prefer "found family" stories, the ending isn't even bittersweet! I felt the story had a very strong theme of recognizing mistreatment from people who feel entitled to you, then noticing/appreciating when others treat you better...and prioritizing them!
(Vague spoilers)
...and if you prefer "found family" stories, the ending isn't even bittersweet! I felt the story had a very strong theme of recognizing mistreatment from people who feel entitled to you, then noticing/appreciating when others treat you better...and prioritizing them!
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Are there end credit scenes?
75 supporters
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No
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The credits themselves have very colorful and interesting space visuals but there is no actual scene. There are some cool closing logos after that, including the aforementioned MGM Lion, but that’s it.
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Yes
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No
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Vehicular
Yes
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No
23
Does a plane crash?
22 supporters
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0
No
22
4
No, but a spaceship does get close to crashing.
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Yes
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Violence
Is there gun violence?
40 supporters
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2
No
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No but there are two different scenes where one character uses a scientific device, and another character is startled and expresses discomfort that it looks like a firearm.
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Is there a nuclear explosion?
15 supporters
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3
No
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[YES] (basically)
1. A science lab building (not the spaceship) blows up in a massive explosion with a shockwave that throws people to the ground. The film does not discuss the underlying physics of the explosion. The book explains that the energy comes from neutrinos and photons rather than the "nucleus" of an atom, but to the average person....YEAH it's basically a nuclear explosion. The explosion is caused by subatomic particles colliding and will visually remind audiences of nuclear bombs. (There's no radiation or distinct mushroom cloud, however.)
2. Book vs film note: The scene from the book where Stratt nukes Antarctica to release greenhouse gasses is NOT present in the film.
1. A science lab building (not the spaceship) blows up in a massive explosion with a shockwave that throws people to the ground. The film does not discuss the underlying physics of the explosion. The book explains that the energy comes from neutrinos and photons rather than the "nucleus" of an atom, but to the average person....YEAH it's basically a nuclear explosion. The explosion is caused by subatomic particles colliding and will visually remind audiences of nuclear bombs. (There's no radiation or distinct mushroom cloud, however.)
2. Book vs film note: The scene from the book where Stratt nukes Antarctica to release greenhouse gasses is NOT present in the film.
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Is there blood/gore?
1 supporters
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No
2
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There is mild blood when Ryan’s character gets injured, shown in bandages after
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