Is Greenland appropriate for children?

# Greenland - Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this intense disaster thriller features strong action violence including explosions, crashes, and destruction of cities that may frighten younger children. The plot centers on a family's desperate survival journey during a comet catastrophe. Best suited for older children 13+ who can handle high-stakes tension and disaster scenarios.

What age is Greenland suitable for?

Our verdict for Greenland is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Greenland safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2020

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

Synopsis

John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

Cast

Gerard Butler

John Garrity

Morena Baccarin

Allison Garrity

David Denman

Ralph Vento

Hope Davis

Judy Vento

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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