Is The Astronaut appropriate for children?

# The Astronaut - Parental Guide Kate Mara stars as an astronaut undergoing NASA rehabilitation after a space mission, but the situation takes a dark turn with disturbing supernatural occurrences. While the PG-13 rating and mild language might seem child-friendly, the strong horror elements and intense scares make this unsuitable for most children under 15.

What age is The Astronaut suitable for?

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

Is The Astronaut 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

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

After returning from her first space mission, astronaut Sam Walker is placed under NASA’s care at a high security house for rehabilitation and medical testing. However, when disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, she fears that something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth

Cast

Kate Mara

Sam Walker

Laurence Fishburne

General William Harris

Gabriel Luna

Mark

Ivana Miličević

Dr. Michelle Aiden

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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