Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# Don't Look Up - Parent Guide Summary
This R-rated satirical comedy contains strong language, frequent profanity, and some sexual content alongside moderate violence and disturbing imagery. While it's a smart, star-studded film about scientists warning of an impending catastrophe, the mature content and complex themes make it unsuitable for children and better suited for older teens and adults.
About this movie
Genre
Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
Synopsis
Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.
Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Dr. Randall Mindy

Jennifer Lawrence
Kate Dibiasky

Meryl Streep
President Orlean

Cate Blanchett
Brie Evantee
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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