Project Hail Mary
Movie • 2026
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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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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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Fortunately NO for the most emotionally moving scene in which characters part ways! (mild vague spoilers) One character starts to leave without saying goodbye due to emotional avoidance, but he changes his mind and the scene ends with a very heartfelt exchange of goodbyes.
Fortunately NO for the most emotionally moving scene in which characters part ways! (mild vague spoilers) One character starts to leave without saying goodbye due to emotional avoidance, but he changes his mind and the scene ends with a very heartfelt exchange of goodbyes.
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National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-Child)
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To the person posting wack job comments about domestic abuse. Seek psychological help.
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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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(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 (SPOILERS) 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 (SPOILERS) 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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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.
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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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No, the protagonist is a teacher, and he treats all his students extremely well!
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Addiction Back to Top
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There is mention of heroine but it isn't used.
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Upon finding himself the only survivor, Grace drinks a ton of vodka.
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(besides a dog, cat or horse)
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(no): No animals mentioned other than the main character not having a dog
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No cats (or any animals) in the film.
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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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Film contains no horses.
Film contains no horses.
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god i wish there were dragons in this movie
god i wish there were dragons in this movie
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Animal Distress Back to Top
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Notes
1. Non-sentient bacteria is experimented on in ways that would be upsetting if done to animals.
2. The scene from the book with animal testing on monkeys is not present or even mentioned.
1. Non-sentient bacteria is experimented on in ways that would be upsetting if done to animals.
2. The scene from the book with animal testing on monkeys is not present or even mentioned.
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No, there is an American Humane certification in the credits. Under AH 13693. Specifically mentioning because some of the noises used for certain audio segments are sampled from animal noises but no animal actors appear on screen.
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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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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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Animal Phobia Back to Top
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No, but there is an alien that somewhat looks like a spider.
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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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Appendages Back to Top
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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:
- No catheter is shown visually, but logically, we know one would need to be there.
- 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:
- No catheter is shown visually, but logically, we know one would need to be there.
- This scene is vastly minimized compared to the book. There's no blood at all.
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Assault Back to Top
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A character is sedated against their will.
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No. Nobody is even submerged in water.
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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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National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)
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No. A character is pursued, tackled, and held down, but they are not hit or kicked.
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The MC wakes up twice with his mouth covered with an oxygen mask
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Children Back to Top
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NO, however their is lots of discussion that the population of earth, including the main characters young students could die in the next thirty years
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Death Back to Top
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Multiple non-humanoid Eridians die off screen
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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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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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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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Yes, a character holds a makeshift funeral for deceased crewmembers.
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Disability Back to Top
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No characters with disabilities are physically embodied by an able-bodied actor utilizing costumes, makeup, etc.
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Family Back to Top
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Yes (implied/offscreen/backstory)
Two side characters are shown to have died at the beginning of the movie. We then see photos with family members and a very moving funeral scene with a corresponding score track title called "You Were Loved." Later in the film, there's flashback scenes where the characters are with their families.
Two side characters are shown to have died at the beginning of the movie. We then see photos with family members and a very moving funeral scene with a corresponding score track title called "You Were Loved." Later in the film, there's flashback scenes where the characters are with their families.
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A side character dies. We soon see photographs of him with his kids
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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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[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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Fear Back to Top
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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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Some specific texture/features on the creature can be hard to watch if you're trypophobic
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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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S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® (1-800-DONTCUT)
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A character uses an electric razor to shave his beard.
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Decontamination scene during a flashback
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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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[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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YES! one of the main characters is an alien
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SPOILERS:
1. Grace has three hours to decide whether he wants to save the world
2. The Hail Mary mission moves fast because "half the world's population will die in the next 30 years"
1. Grace has three hours to decide whether he wants to save the world
2. The Hail Mary mission moves fast because "half the world's population will die in the next 30 years"
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There are multiple scenes where there's a threat of falling into space, and one scene where there is threat of falling to a planet
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Gross Back to Top
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Timeline
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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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[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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Squelching noise as a character eats in an unusual way. This is prefaced by a voiceover narration
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Note: Unlike the book, the "Rocky eating scene" does NOT begin with defacation.
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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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At the very beginning, when the main character wakes up from a coma, he spits up water.
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Head Back to Top
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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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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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There is threat of the world ending if the main character fails
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Yes (Implied)
While discussing impacts of the world being in danger, a character gravely remarks that war is certain to break out over food supply.
While discussing impacts of the world being in danger, a character gravely remarks that war is certain to break out over food supply.
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A building is instantly vaporized by a very large explosion. We see the explosion, but no aftermath.
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Law Enforcement Back to Top
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(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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Not in the movie, but in the book the main character is held in a cell for 3 days.
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LGBTQ+ Back to Top
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There are a few moments where a character is afraid of an alien who turns out to be genderless, but nothing about the alien's gender is portrayed as predatory or duplicitous.
There are a few moments where a character is afraid of an alien who turns out to be genderless, but nothing about the alien's gender is portrayed as predatory or duplicitous.
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A genderless alien is never made to feel othered in any way.
A genderless alien is never made to feel othered in any way.
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there arent any explicity stated lgbtq+ characters
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No instances at all where a character expresses that a previous name no longer suits them.
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Loss Back to Top
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The ship is repaired but this is only addressed in dialogue and not shown.
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Medical Back to Top
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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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No. A room is referred to as a mental health room but it just meants screens with enrichment.
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No heart attacks or any mention of heart failure.
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The medical bay of the spaceship is featured a few times throughout the film.
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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 Back to Top
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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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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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there is discussion/implication of malnutrition/starving - there is also a mention of rationing food
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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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*spoilers*
The main character has amnesia, and slowly recovers his memories throughout the movie, represented as flashbacks. When he sees a rainbow which triggers his memory of being forcibly sedated, he is dazed and shocked, which can be seen as a PTSD flashback.
He also jumps and startles at loud or sudden noises a lot which could be a startle response.
Though the main characters experience traumatizing things, PTSD is not focused on or emphasized other than those flashbacks
The main character has amnesia, and slowly recovers his memories throughout the movie, represented as flashbacks. When he sees a rainbow which triggers his memory of being forcibly sedated, he is dazed and shocked, which can be seen as a PTSD flashback.
He also jumps and startles at loud or sudden noises a lot which could be a startle response.
Though the main characters experience traumatizing things, PTSD is not focused on or emphasized other than those flashbacks
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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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Grace freaks out a bit right after he wakes up and has no idea where or who he is.
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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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It's a major plot point throughout the film that a main character does not remember who he was
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Natural Disasters Back to Top
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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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No mutilation, but a few shots of a character getting injections via the neck
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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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The main character is briefly mechanically suffocated through being crushed by his chair. He doesn’t audible struggle to breathe much, but he does fall unconcious and has to be rescued by another character. It is not drawn out for long, he survives, but wakes up wearing an oxygen mask.
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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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Timeline
0:00:002:37:00
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1:50:00
The worst flashing was maybe 1hr 50min into the film, when things spin.
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Very important tangent: There is SPINNY CAM. The spaceship achieves gravity via spinning, and the cinematography team took that and ran with it! Even scenes on Earth are occasionally filmed at an upside-down diagonal to symbolize instabiliy or whatever. During a scene with especially intense centrifugal forces, the spinning is especially bad, and even the soundtrack music "spins."
(I'm moderately susceptible to dizzying effects, and seeing this movie on a non-IMAX theater screen affected me about as much as one mild roller coaster ride.)
(I'm moderately susceptible to dizzying effects, and seeing this movie on a non-IMAX theater screen affected me about as much as one mild roller coaster ride.)
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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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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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No, but an alien character does say something that sounds like it could be an innuendo. (Not on purpose)
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the main character is giving a small speech and is ushered from the spotlight after he quotes a song/gestures in a way played for laughs
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[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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[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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[NO] but some very scientifically important bacteria reproduce, and characters get really really excited and joke about being parents.
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[NO] but see section on childbirth for some tangential references.
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It you are sensitive to being mocked for intelligence differences, just know that the alien calls Grace ‘stupid’ a lot for thinking slow (in comparison to the alien), especially when Grace is tired, but it’s always in a lighthearted and teasing way, as there is a significant language barrier between them
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A genderless alien talks about his (also genderless) life partner, and he is never made to feel othered.
A genderless alien talks about his (also genderless) life partner, and he is never made to feel othered.
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Technically...maaaaybe?
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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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No. At one point Grace does wear the dress of another crew member, it's not very noticeable unless you're paying attention and theres no jokes about it.
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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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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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Chronologically, technically a black guy does die first. But, it’s not the first death confronted in the movie.
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Age gap for what? Friendship? Yes.
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(Major Spoilers) There is a plot twist where an authority figure reveals she has been lying and manipulating someone.
(Major Spoilers) There is a plot twist where an authority figure reveals she has been lying and manipulating someone.
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Briefly, a character is asked if they believe in God.
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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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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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Rocky isn't a dog, or even a pet. He possesses greater than human intelligence, and is very clearly stated to be smart than Grace.
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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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[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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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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[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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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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Yes. The protagonist uses he/him pronouns for a genderless alien, and picks a female nickname for the alien's (also genderless) mate.
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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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(Spoilers) I'd say being sent to space against your will qualifies as human trafficking, and it's revealed near the end of the film that Grace was put on the mission against his will.
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No dementia in the film however memory loss is a major plot point.
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a bunch of aliens died of radiation poisoning before the film starts and 2 astronauts die of unknown causes before the start of the film. we see the 2 dead humans.
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There is a minor, practically throwaway, line toward the very end of the film that suggests that a person of authority was correct for violating the bodily autonomy of another character in order to protect human life. This may feel reminiscent of pro-life rhetoric for those easily triggered by it.
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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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He's in space.
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Because of the suns matter being eaten by astrophage, the plot happens and the earths climate is freezing. We see the effects near the end of the film
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there is severe cooling of the earth as shown at the very end - in the book (spoilers) they pave a majority of the sahara and nuke antarctica
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(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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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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No, but a spaceship does get close to crashing.
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There is mild blood when Ryan’s character gets injured, shown in bandages after
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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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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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Nobody inflicts severe pain and suffering on anyone.
Nobody inflicts severe pain and suffering on anyone.
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Rocky's injuries are disturbing, implying melting/burning
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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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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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Grace shaves off his coma beard using an electric trimmer.
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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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The MC gets a head injury that makes him lose consciousness. This may be triggering for some people with seizure disorders.
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[NO] unless you count a closeup of bacteria under a microscope getting punctured by scientific equipment
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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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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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